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P225 BPL

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,832 mi
Last recorded45,832 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 BPL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,400 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

parkbrake borderline

Fail 10 Oct 2024 45,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

parkbrake borderline

Fail 9 Oct 2024 45,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

parkbrake borderline

Pass 18 May 2009 45,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2009 45,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P225 BPL is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P225 BPL, 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 P225 BPL registered?

P225 BPL is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P225 BPL safe to buy?

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