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P633 NLB

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,561 mi
Last recorded39,561 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 NLB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 39,561 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,183 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,598 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,567 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 36,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P633 NLB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 P633 NLB, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P633 NLB?

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What year was P633 NLB registered?

P633 NLB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P633 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P633 NLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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