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P2 GRF

1996 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,801 mi
Last recorded41,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,801 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,282 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,994 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,078 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 35,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,140 miles

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front main beam int not working

Nearside rear inner anti-roll bar bush seperating from its housing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P2 GRF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P2 GRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P2 GRF?

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What year was P2 GRF registered?

P2 GRF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P2 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 GRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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