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P5 JPR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,784 mi
Last recorded34,784 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 JPR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,082 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,672 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 4 Mar 2010 30,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,206 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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P5 JPR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P5 JPR, 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 P5 JPR registered?

P5 JPR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P5 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 JPR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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