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R888 GRF

1998 Tvr Griffith

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,531 mi
Last recorded32,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 28,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,593 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 26,860 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,629 miles

Fuel hose from tank to pump perrished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,856 miles

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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R888 GRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R888 GRF, 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 R888 GRF registered?

R888 GRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R888 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 GRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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