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P131 CDP

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,423 mi
Last recorded41,423 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 41,423 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,875 miles

1) Small chip in N/S windscreen section.

2) Intermitant fault on Wipers.

3) Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 22 May 2009 33,503 miles

slight noise/wear o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 29,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,783 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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P131 CDP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,766 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 P131 CDP, 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 30 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 P131 CDP registered?

P131 CDP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P131 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 CDP shows 10 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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