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P500 HAC

1997 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,324 mi
Last recorded30,324 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 HAC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,324 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 30,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 29,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,943 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,884 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,523 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 HAC is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HAC, 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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How do I check the history of P500 HAC?

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What year was P500 HAC registered?

P500 HAC is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P500 HAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 HAC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P500 HAC have outstanding finance?

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