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R745 YLC

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 YLC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 71,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 71,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 70,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 68,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,007 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 63,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R745 YLC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R745 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R745 YLC registered?

R745 YLC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R745 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 YLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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