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P261 MRV

1996 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 MRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,319 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 81,552 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,859 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 76,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,917 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,917 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,548 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 71,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,275 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,090 miles

Rear discs starting to corrode on inside face

Head lamps did not work at start of test. But came on during test. I strongly recommend this is checked.

Pass 18 May 2010 71,047 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,931 miles

slight play on steering inner joints

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 68,820 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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P261 MRV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 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 P261 MRV, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P261 MRV registered?

P261 MRV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P261 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 MRV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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