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L8 OAC

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,583 mi
Last recorded28,583 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 OAC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 28,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 27,231 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front "A" Arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 25,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 24,531 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 24,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion done (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion done (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on upper wishbone (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on upper wishbone (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 24,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 23,676 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,161 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,347 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 30 Mar 2007 17,007 miles

Both rear tyres nearing the legal limit.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,510 miles

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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L8 OAC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L8 OAC, 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 L8 OAC registered?

L8 OAC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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