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P369 XGJ

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,379 mi
Last recorded55,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 XGJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 54,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,765 miles

Nearside park brake efficiency low - Repair or adjustment may be required

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The efficiency of the parking brake on the NS is low

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake efficiency low NSR

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,470 miles

Nearside Rear light unit minor damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,234 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,875 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,862 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,629 miles

Nearside rear outer CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,624 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,237 miles

Both rear outer CV boots perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 43,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear outer CV boots perished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,795 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 10 May 2010 36,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,456 miles

Rear lights show a slight earth fault

Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,454 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear lights show a slight earth fault

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,555 miles

Advise condition of drivers wiper blade

advise minor damage to nsr light unit

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,580 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 30,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P369 XGJ is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P369 XGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P369 XGJ registered?

P369 XGJ is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P369 XGJ safe to buy?

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