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P292 GVP

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 GVP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 16,069 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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P292 GVP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P292 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 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 P292 GVP registered?

P292 GVP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P292 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 GVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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