MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight twist o/s/f brake hose
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leak dripping on exhaust
slight twist o/s/f brake hose
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle covered with engine oil !!!
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P552 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P552 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 P552 LKO registered?
P552 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P552 LKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P552 LKO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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