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P290 VAX

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 VAX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,739 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 55,739 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,738 miles

brake pedal spongey

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,720 miles

Offside Front slight wear to inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,600 miles

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,325 miles

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

both rear hand and foot brake readings low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 53,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,426 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 51,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2006 50,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 50,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P290 VAX is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P290 VAX, 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 P290 VAX registered?

P290 VAX is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P290 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 VAX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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