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P552 LKO

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 68,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 68,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 140,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 137,872 miles

slight twist o/s/f brake hose

Fail 6 Apr 2009 137,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 137,319 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 128,718 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 128,704 miles

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 !!!

Pass 25 Sep 2006 112,466 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 112,465 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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