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P534 HOP

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,677 mi
Last recorded67,677 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 HOP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,381 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,699 miles

n/s headlight aim on maximum height

Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil pressure switch leaking ()

n/s headlight aim on maximum height

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate has honeycomb effect.O/S/F flexy brake hose grommet not in situ correctly.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,262 miles

front brake discs pitted

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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P534 HOP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P534 HOP, 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 P534 HOP registered?

P534 HOP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P534 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 HOP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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