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K3 TOB

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,945 mi
Last recorded40,945 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 TOB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 40,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 40,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 40,782 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,894 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,689 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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K3 TOB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K3 TOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 TOB registered?

K3 TOB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is K3 TOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 TOB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K3 TOB have outstanding finance?

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