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P132 GPH

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,077 mi
Last recorded31,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 GPH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 31,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 30,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,460 miles

o/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 22 Apr 2015 29,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,873 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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P132 GPH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P132 GPH, 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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What year was P132 GPH registered?

P132 GPH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P132 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 GPH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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