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S182 VWB

1998 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,518 mi
Last recorded57,518 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 VWB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 57,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,402 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 57,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,668 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,046 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 35,148 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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S182 VWB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S182 VWB, 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 S182 VWB registered?

S182 VWB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S182 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S182 VWB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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