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P366 RBP

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,022 mi
Last recorded62,022 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 RBP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,022 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,315 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,541 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,826 miles

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,932 miles

slight dampness around power steering rack/ pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,002 miles

slight oil leak from power steering/rack

Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,616 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,877 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,542 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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P366 RBP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P366 RBP, 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 P366 RBP registered?

P366 RBP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P366 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 RBP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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