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P549 LKO

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,785 mi
Last recorded38,785 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,785 miles

surface corrosion across chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight surface corrosion across front half of chassis

Pass 3 May 2022 38,725 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface across chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,694 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,507 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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,632 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 33,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,004 miles

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

fluid leak offside rear hub

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid leak offside rear hub

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,714 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P549 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P549 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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P549 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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