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P522 DTA

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,765 mi
Last recorded35,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 DTA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,473 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,311 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,832 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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P522 DTA is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P522 DTA, 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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How do I check the history of P522 DTA?

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What year was P522 DTA registered?

P522 DTA is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P522 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 DTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P522 DTA have outstanding finance?

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