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20 OTX

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,800 mi
Last recorded70,800 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 OTX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,541 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,541 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 64,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,576 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,620 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 54,326 miles

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

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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20 OTX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 20 OTX registered?

20 OTX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is 20 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 OTX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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