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R90 TVR

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,613 mi
Last recorded32,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 32,613 miles

both front tyres out of shape / 17 years old

both rear tyres on legal limit / 17 years old

Fail 11 Jun 2024 32,589 miles

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

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

both front tyres out of shape / 17 years old

both rear tyres on legal limit / 17 years old

Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 32,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 31,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,141 miles

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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R90 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R90 TVR, 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.

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How do I check the history of R90 TVR?

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What year was R90 TVR registered?

R90 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R90 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 TVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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