CarVerify

Free Car Check

P605 RBK

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 RBK
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,489 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 82,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,653 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 81,404 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,056 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,217 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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
Full Tvr Griffith 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P605 RBK is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P605 RBK, 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 P605 RBK?

You can check the full history of P605 RBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P605 RBK registered?

P605 RBK is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P605 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 RBK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P605 RBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P605 RBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.