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P153 TBJ

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,638 mi
Last recorded75,638 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 TBJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,158 miles

under side some corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,331 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,331 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,148 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,548 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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P153 TBJ 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 95.5%.

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 P153 TBJ, 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.

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What year was P153 TBJ registered?

P153 TBJ is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P153 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 TBJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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