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E3 TVR

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,192 mi
Last recorded36,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 36,192 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 36,192 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,027 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,027 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,942 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

hand brake light not working

steering rack boots loose † †.nsr cv boot split

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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E3 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E3 TVR, 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 E3 TVR registered?

E3 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is E3 TVR safe to buy?

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