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S2 DMH

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,929 mi
Last recorded56,929 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 DMH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 54,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,931 miles

Chassis has corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,161 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 52,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hose entering spring coils when turning (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle to body (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,000 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2016 51,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 51,245 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 50,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 45,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,936 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S2 DMH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S2 DMH, 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 S2 DMH registered?

S2 DMH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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