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S388 KRV

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,878 mi
Last recorded31,878 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 KRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 31,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 30,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,929 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,919 miles

signs of corrosion on suspension wishbones

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,923 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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S388 KRV 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 100%.

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 S388 KRV, 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 S388 KRV?

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What year was S388 KRV registered?

S388 KRV is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S388 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 KRV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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