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R52 WPX

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,282 mi
Last recorded45,282 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 WPX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 45,282 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 44,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 43,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 43,277 miles

o/s/r hub damp

Pass 20 Nov 2021 42,615 miles

Chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2020 41,723 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 40,961 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 39,998 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 39,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,083 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 38,083 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,196 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 29,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,094 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,094 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R52 WPX 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 85.7%.

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 R52 WPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R52 WPX registered?

R52 WPX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R52 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 WPX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R52 WPX have outstanding finance?

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