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P343 POW

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,417 mi
Last recorded27,417 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 POW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,166 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,228 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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P343 POW is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P343 POW, 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 P343 POW registered?

P343 POW is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P343 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 POW shows 14 tests 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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