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P436 OKN

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 OKN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 64,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,941 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,270 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,016 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 11 Oct 2006 58,678 miles

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

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)

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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P436 OKN is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P436 OKN, 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.

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What year was P436 OKN registered?

P436 OKN is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P436 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P436 OKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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