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P387 ERX

1997 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,950 mi
Last recorded46,950 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 ERX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,950 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 46,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,910 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,174 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 44,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,852 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,152 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 41,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,153 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,153 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,126 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 39,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,537 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,344 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P387 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P387 ERX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P387 ERX registered?

P387 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P387 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 ERX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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