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P50 OKO

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,389 mi
Last recorded35,389 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 OKO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 35,389 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,972 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 34,972 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,636 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,613 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,178 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,611 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,221 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,089 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,463 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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P50 OKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P50 OKO, 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 P50 OKO registered?

P50 OKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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