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P548 LKO

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,712 mi
Last recorded29,712 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 29,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,543 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff minor weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 29,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff minor weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,578 miles

Front screen washers weak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 22,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,759 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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P548 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P548 LKO, 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 P548 LKO registered?

P548 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P548 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 LKO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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