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P500 BHP

1996 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,482 mi
Last recorded48,482 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 BHP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,482 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,732 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,198 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In corners of space framing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 46,190 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In corners of space framing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight corrosion on chassis tubes

Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lift under load (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight corrosion on chassis tubes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,064 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,541 miles

damp at o/s rear hub

n/s front tyre low on edges

n/s seat belt fraying on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,724 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,724 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,489 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 28,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,295 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

park brake soon need attention

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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P500 BHP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P500 BHP, 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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P500 BHP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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