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P580 AWV

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,079 mi
Last recorded62,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 AWV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,079 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,425 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 55,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front oil leak from eng

Pass 26 May 2016 52,310 miles

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 12 May 2015 50,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 50,137 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2014 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,608 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,987 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all main chassis members all have slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,082 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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P580 AWV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P580 AWV, 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

How do I check the history of P580 AWV?

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What year was P580 AWV registered?

P580 AWV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P580 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 AWV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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