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S1 TVR

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,340 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 35,571 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,244 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,986 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL 4 FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,557 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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S1 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 TVR registered?

S1 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S1 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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