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S665 SLF

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 SLF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,088 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,659 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,614 miles

loose baffel in exhaust system

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,279 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,042 miles

oil leak from differential area

slight misfire

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from differential area

slight misfire

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,062 miles

chassis/ frame starting to rust

front number plate cracked

handbrake performance slightly low

oil leak

steering / suspension starting to rust

Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,100 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 47,054 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,090 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 43,090 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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S665 SLF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 S665 SLF, 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 S665 SLF registered?

S665 SLF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S665 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S665 SLF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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