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P720 JRA

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,215 mi
Last recorded64,215 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 JRA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,598 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,176 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,513 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,707 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,505 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 42,449 miles

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

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

rear registration plate lamp meets fail criteria, as discussed with clive V.O.S.A Beverley.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,478 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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P720 JRA is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P720 JRA, 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 P720 JRA registered?

P720 JRA is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P720 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 JRA 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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