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P720 BDF

1997 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,977 mi
Last recorded57,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 BDF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,977 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,920 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,365 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 55,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,022 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 52,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,719 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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P720 BDF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P720 BDF, 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 P720 BDF registered?

P720 BDF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P720 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 BDF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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