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P389 ERX

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,278 mi
Last recorded39,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 ERX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 38,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Ball jiont dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,266 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,793 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,793 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack input shaft area (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,793 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,793 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear outter cv boot split

surface corosion on all suspension components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear outter cv boot split

surface corosion on all suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,154 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear hubs slightly damp

steering column slight movement

underside of vehicle surface rusting

Pass 25 May 2006 32,109 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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P389 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P389 ERX, 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 P389 ERX registered?

P389 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P389 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 ERX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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