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R92 LFG

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,655 mi
Last recorded32,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 LFG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 32,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 22,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,601 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,400 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2016 20,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,467 miles

o/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,485 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 18,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,328 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,738 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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R92 LFG is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R92 LFG, 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.

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What year was R92 LFG registered?

R92 LFG is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R92 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 LFG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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