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P606 REX

1997 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,924 mi
Last recorded100,924 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 REX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,550 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,433 miles

Front Inner tyres worn inner edges

Rear number plate light just visible

emissions just met

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,708 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,727 miles

main beam lense cracked n/s

n/sf top ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine has oil leak

fuel lines perished under bonnet

main beam lense cracked n/s

n/sf top ball joint has slight play

oil pressure shows low at guage

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,638 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,745 miles

centre mirror not fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,998 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P606 REX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P606 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P606 REX registered?

P606 REX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P606 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 REX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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