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P359 KWL

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,939 mi
Last recorded21,939 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 KWL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 21,939 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 21,899 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 21,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 21,511 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,436 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,121 miles

slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,791 miles

slight corrosion underbody/components

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,483 miles

offside front upper ball joint boot is split not yet any wear/movement

underbody/components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,197 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 18,589 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P359 KWL is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P359 KWL, 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 P359 KWL registered?

P359 KWL is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P359 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 KWL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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