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R93 EAN

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,523 mi
Last recorded78,523 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,275 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,445 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 May 2011 47,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,371 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 45,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,299 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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R93 EAN is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R93 EAN, 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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What year was R93 EAN registered?

R93 EAN is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R93 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 EAN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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