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P190 PLM

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,638 mi
Last recorded29,638 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 PLM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,618 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,514 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P190 PLM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P190 PLM, 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 P190 PLM registered?

P190 PLM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P190 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 PLM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P190 PLM have outstanding finance?

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