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P149 CCT

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,348 mi
Last recorded61,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 CCT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 61,348 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,107 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 61,107 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,810 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,566 miles

Slight play inoffside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,980 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some play in both inner rack joints

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,312 miles

Offside reversing light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2011 56,250 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

O/S REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,206 miles

Emissions done with engine very hot.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,206 miles

Emissions done with engine very hot.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,910 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 47,191 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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P149 CCT is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P149 CCT, 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 P149 CCT registered?

P149 CCT is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P149 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 CCT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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