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S140 CGH

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 CGH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Borderline (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,496 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 40,716 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,470 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,368 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 38,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,195 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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S140 CGH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S140 CGH, 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 S140 CGH registered?

S140 CGH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S140 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S140 CGH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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