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P426 BPF

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 BPF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 53,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 52,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,176 miles

Rear rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside surface

Pass 3 Apr 2020 48,563 miles

front brake hoses very close to top wishbones

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,302 miles

front brake hoses very close to top wishbones

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,811 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,276 miles

lights slightly flicker

osr inner drive shaft gaitor perrished

Pass 20 May 2013 41,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r inner drive shaft gator starting to split

Pass 20 May 2011 40,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,864 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 38,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2008 36,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 31,367 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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P426 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P426 BPF, 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 P426 BPF registered?

P426 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P426 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 BPF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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