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S994 DGU

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,082 mi
Last recorded77,082 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 DGU
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroding in places

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,157 miles

various areas of corrosion to chassis sections

Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

various areas of corrosion to chassis sections

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,343 miles

various areas of subframe, chassis & suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,343 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various areas of subframe, chassis & suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,770 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,770 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

light misting of oil around offside rear hub assembly

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,569 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,846 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,583 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 24 Jul 2007 28,116 miles

Both track rod end gaitors split

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 28,116 miles

Both track rod end gaitors split

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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S994 DGU is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S994 DGU, 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 S994 DGU registered?

S994 DGU is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S994 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 DGU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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