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P700 GRF

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 48,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 48,166 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 48,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 47,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 46,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 45,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 45,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,378 miles

both front headlamps have a poor beam image

oil leaks

play in steering column

Pass 19 May 2018 43,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,503 miles

front wipers rest position slightly high

nsf tyre cracks and worn more outer edge

osr tyre cracks roadface

rear diff oil leak and engine oil leak

slight play steering column top bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 39,503 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background rear (6.3.3)

front wipers rest position slightly high

nsf tyre cracks and worn more outer edge

osr tyre cracks roadface

rear diff oil leak and engine oil leak

slight play steering column top bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,000 miles

rear no. plate honycombe backround

Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,991 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear no. plate honycombe backround

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,650 miles

rera chassis corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 33,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,759 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o.s headlamp on lower limit

Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,752 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o.s headlamp on lower limit

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 25,846 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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P700 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P700 GRF, 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 P700 GRF registered?

P700 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P700 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P700 GRF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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