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R757 NDD

1997 Tvr Griffith

Turquoise Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,401 mi
Last recorded19,401 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 NDD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 19,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside wiper poor

Pass 26 Sep 2024 18,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear affected by hazards lights (4.2.3 (c))

engine sump damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2023 18,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine sump damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer pipe split, fluid is spraying vertically from split

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

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

engine sump damaged slightly

fuel hose has multiple splits (pump to filter)

Fail 22 Sep 2022 17,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer pipe split, fluid is spraying vertically from split

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

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

engine sump damaged slightly

fuel hose has multiple splits (pump to filter)

Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

slight damage to engine sump

Pass 3 Dec 2020 16,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to sump

Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front engine mounting loose

Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,457 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,196 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 14,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,928 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 12,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight dent in the nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,487 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to crack slightly

signs of possible fluid loss around clutch master cylinder

slight exhaust leak from flexi section (damaged)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2008 8,712 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 7,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,873 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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R757 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Turquoise with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R757 NDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R757 NDD registered?

R757 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R757 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 NDD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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