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R105 KGJ

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,852 mi
Last recorded28,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 KGJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 28,852 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 27,826 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 26,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,101 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 23,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,656 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,270 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,549 miles

Offside lower wish bone rusty

Offside rear brake disc pitted

nearside front upper wish bone rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2009 14,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside lower wish bone rusty

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front upper wish bone rusty

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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R105 KGJ is a 1997 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 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 R105 KGJ, 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 29 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 R105 KGJ registered?

R105 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R105 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 KGJ 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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