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P121 CDP

1997 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,287 mi
Last recorded32,287 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 32,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 31,616 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 31,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 30,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 30,470 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect does not allow light through (0.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,233 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 33,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate incorrect does not allow light through (0.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,000 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil level low

Pass 13 May 2015 30,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2014 30,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 May 2014 30,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

the n/s/f tyre has a deep cut

Pass 29 May 2012 30,000 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rails corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 29,999 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis rails corrodeing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,097 miles

front and rear wishbones corroded the strength of which cannot be checked by finger and thumb pressure alone

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,341 miles

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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P121 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 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 P121 CDP, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P121 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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