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R768 HHR

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,459 mi
Last recorded43,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 HHR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 43,363 miles

Front tyres starting to wear out of shape on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 42,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,543 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,948 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 34,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

front no plate cracked

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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R768 HHR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R768 HHR, 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 R768 HHR registered?

R768 HHR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R768 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 HHR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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