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P420 BPF

1997 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,612 mi
Last recorded52,612 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 BPF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,612 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 52,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,445 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 48,754 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)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,879 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lense is cracked.

Plastic covers fitted unable to fully inspect underside.

Slight exhaust leak to centre pipe.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,237 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,388 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,526 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges (no cords visible)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 30,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges (no cords visible)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

oil leak

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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P420 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P420 BPF, 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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P420 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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