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R841 JSX

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,090 mi
Last recorded22,090 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 JSX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 22,090 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 21,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 20,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 19,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 19,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 19,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,220 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,741 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,130 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 17,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,908 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 16,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,493 miles

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
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R841 JSX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R841 JSX, 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

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What year was R841 JSX registered?

R841 JSX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R841 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 JSX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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