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P40 GRF

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,172 mi
Last recorded60,172 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 59,979 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,271 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,395 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 Aug 2010 52,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,664 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,701 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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P40 GRF is a 1998 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 87%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 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 P40 GRF, 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 28 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 P40 GRF registered?

P40 GRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P40 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 GRF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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