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P907 FKE

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,157 mi
Last recorded43,157 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP907 FKE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 43,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 42,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,687 miles

engine oil leak and ticking from engine

o/side of steering rack end bush showing signs of wair advise recon rack

underside getting rusty in places

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,025 miles

Both rear tyre treads low .

Slight play on offside of steering rack .

Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre treads low .

Slight play on offside of steering rack .

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,548 miles

both rear tyres perrished

calipers cloose to suspension arms on lock

fuel line perrished

o/side rack boot perrished

underside getting rusty in places

Fail 4 Jul 2006 31,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

o/side rack boot perrished

under side getting rusty in places

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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P907 FKE is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,766 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 P907 FKE, 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 30 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 P907 FKE registered?

P907 FKE is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P907 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P907 FKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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