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P701 AWT

1997 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,870 mi
Last recorded55,870 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 AWT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,870 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,424 miles

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,087 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 44,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 38,729 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

adv rear hub seals leaking †adv lower wish bone units corrodinhg †adv oil leak on engine

Pass 23 May 2006 38,025 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 38,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P701 AWT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P701 AWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P701 AWT registered?

P701 AWT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P701 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 AWT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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