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P500 XXX

1996 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,183 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 72,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,259 miles

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

play in offside /nearside steering rack

Pass 13 May 2008 70,011 miles

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

slight play in off side & near side steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2007 68,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XXX is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXX, 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 P500 XXX registered?

P500 XXX is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P500 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 XXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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