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P291 GVP

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,190 mi
Last recorded18,190 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GVP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,190 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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P291 GVP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,766 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 P291 GVP, 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 30 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 P291 GVP registered?

P291 GVP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P291 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 GVP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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