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P50 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,406 mi
Last recorded44,406 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 42,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 40,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 39,530 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of vehicle (tubes in between top arms) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 35,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,526 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 31,526 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 21,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Grease weeping from rear hubs.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,155 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,297 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 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P50 TVR, 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 TVR registered?

P50 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P50 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 TVR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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