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S99 TVR

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,877 mi
Last recorded23,877 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 23,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 23,408 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,128 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes front and rear corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,408 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,214 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis tubes (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 20,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis tubes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking on tread also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking on tread also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,099 miles

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

cracking on tyre tread on offside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

Pass 26 May 2010 18,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,361 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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S99 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S99 TVR, 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 S99 TVR registered?

S99 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S99 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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