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P18 GNS

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 GNS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,596 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,323 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,297 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,384 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,384 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 47,809 miles

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

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

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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P18 GNS is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P18 GNS, 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 P18 GNS registered?

P18 GNS is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P18 GNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 GNS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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