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P130 CDP

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear chassis to body anchor point slightly lose

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

Various suspension and steering and braking components corroding

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2022 59,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear chassis to body anchor point slightly lose

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

Various suspension and steering and braking components corroding

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2022 59,999 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and steering components corroding

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,000 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 7 Apr 2020 60,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,931 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brakes binding slightly.

Offside steering rack gaiter heavily perished.

Windscreen wipers sluggish in operation.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,627 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 59,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 58,907 miles

Both front inner brake discs are rusty

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres worn low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on steering system

Slight worn on N/S/F tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,093 miles

Both front inner brake discs are rusty and slightly pitted

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Both rear tyres worn low on both edges

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,641 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,201 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,432 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,401 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated & worn in grooves that don't appear to be cut as deep as those containing wear indicators.

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit.

Rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated.

STRONG ADVISORY - OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED.

STRONG ADVISORY - WIPERS OPERATION DETERIORATED.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,928 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,034 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 37,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside number plate light output slightly lower than nearside.

Position lamps slightly affected by indicators.

Very slight play nearside front hub assembly.

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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P130 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P130 CDP, 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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P130 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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