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R854 COT

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,577 mi
Last recorded21,577 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 COT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 21,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 20,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 20,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 18,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 16,097 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 16,079 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,958 miles

oil leaks on engine, transmission & differential

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 15,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil leaks on engine, transmission & differential

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 13,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,885 miles

O/S/R outer c/v gaiter split.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 11,610 miles

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

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

O/S/R outer c/v gaiter split.

Pass 25 May 2010 9,270 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,867 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 3,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,216 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 3,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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R854 COT 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R854 COT, 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

How do I check the history of R854 COT?

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What year was R854 COT registered?

R854 COT is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R854 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 COT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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