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TVR 407X

1998 Tvr Griffith

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 407X
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 72,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,042 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 62,962 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 58,177 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 58,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,291 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,550 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,672 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,231 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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TVR 407X is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 TVR 407X, 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 TVR 407X registered?

TVR 407X is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is TVR 407X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 407X shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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