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P365 CPB

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,550 mi
Last recorded20,550 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 CPB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 20,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,825 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 17,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 16,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,463 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,347 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 15,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface rust on chassis outer frame and all 4 corners behind wheels

Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,241 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 15,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,196 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,728 miles

advise front wish bone units light corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,071 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars [just on limit]

oil leak

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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P365 CPB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P365 CPB, 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 P365 CPB registered?

P365 CPB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P365 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 CPB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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