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S950 HGP

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 HGP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Position Lamp Switch Pack Loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside Front Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,577 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp Switch pack loose

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,191 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 53,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,221 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 51,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,871 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

underside surface corosion to frame an suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,690 miles

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

Oil leak

washers weak,fram corrosion,front discs liped,h/b cable cases worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,057 miles

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

h/b cable outer cases slight worn,light engine oil leaks, light frame corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,935 miles

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

front tyresw worn on edges, slight engine oil leaks, rear hand brakes cable outer cases slight wear, surface corrosion to frame .

Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front tyresw worn on edges, slight engine oil leaks, rear hand brakes cable outer cases slight wear, surface corrosion to frame .

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,941 miles

fuel pump noisey, slight play in rear oter drive shaft joints. o/s/r brake effiency low

Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,924 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

fuel pump noisey, slight play in rear outer drive shaft joints.

o/s/r brake low effiencey

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S950 HGP is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S950 HGP, 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 S950 HGP registered?

S950 HGP is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S950 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 HGP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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