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TVR 414S

1999 Tvr Griffith

Yellow Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith38,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 414S
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 48,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 45,553 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear smell of fuel around fuel tank on leaks found covers over fuel tank/pipes

Fail 11 May 2021 45,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,483 miles

ENGINE, GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL ALL HAVE OIL LEAKS !!!

Fail 17 Jun 2019 44,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

ENGINE, GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL ALL HAVE OIL LEAKS !!!

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 42,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 42,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,832 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 38,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,846 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,947 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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TVR 414S is a 1999 Tvr Griffith in Yellow with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,302 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVR 414S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVR 414S registered?

TVR 414S is a 1999 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is TVR 414S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 414S shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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