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R246 VLR

1997 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,407 mi
Last recorded46,407 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 VLR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,407 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 46,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 45,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 40,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 Jun 2010 30,174 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,633 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,565 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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R246 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R246 VLR, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R246 VLR registered?

R246 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R246 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 VLR 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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