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P500 CDB

1997 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,033 mi
Last recorded58,033 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 CDB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 58,033 miles

Headlamp aim poor

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside wax oiled

Pass 1 May 2025 57,645 miles

Headlamp aim poor-- just in spec

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 57,645 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim poor-- just in spec

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 57,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 57,347 miles

Bad oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 56,916 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 56,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 54,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 53,605 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 53,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 53,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 52,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 49,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,659 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 47,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 45,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,846 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

adv light corrosion on chassis also front wish bone units

Pass 13 May 2009 43,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,654 miles

adv light corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,375 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,153 miles

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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P500 CDB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P500 CDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P500 CDB registered?

P500 CDB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P500 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 CDB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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