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S790 RCF

1998 Tvr Griffith

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,021 mi
Last recorded53,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 RCF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack input shaft has a small fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 49,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,812 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,925 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 44,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,454 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 43,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,768 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,224 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 135,024 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 135,024 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,883 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 31,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,159 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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S790 RCF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S790 RCF, 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 S790 RCF registered?

S790 RCF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S790 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 RCF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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