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R901 NDD

1997 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,450 mi
Last recorded97,450 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 NDD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,450 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,406 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,023 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,251 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,027 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,027 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,649 miles

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 16 Sep 2014 67,564 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,370 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

some surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,431 miles

oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,255 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,255 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,939 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 48,927 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2006 43,989 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2005 42,324 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 42,324 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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R901 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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 R901 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.

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What year was R901 NDD registered?

R901 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R901 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 NDD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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