CarVerify

Free Car Check

R802 UOD

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,070 mi
Last recorded13,070 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 UOD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 13,070 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 12,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 12,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 11,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 11,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 11,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 11,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 11,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,871 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 10,871 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 10,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 10,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,057 miles

slight leak rear outer hub seals

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
Full Tvr Griffith 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R802 UOD is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R802 UOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R802 UOD?

You can check the full history of R802 UOD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R802 UOD registered?

R802 UOD is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R802 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 UOD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R802 UOD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R802 UOD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.