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R98 AOW

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,213 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 45,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 44,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OUTTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Fail 24 May 2011 33,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OUTTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 27 May 2010 31,260 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 30,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 28,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,299 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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R98 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R98 AOW, 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 R98 AOW registered?

R98 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R98 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 AOW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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