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P776 XJT

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,681 mi
Last recorded54,681 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 XJT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 54,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 53,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,999 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers both sides behind front wheels corroded and holed and corroded down sill area

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to suspension arms and components

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers both sides in front of rear wheel corroded

fuel pipe from filter badly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers both sides behind front wheels corroded and holed and corroded down sill area , unable to fully inspect due to body obscuring outriggers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to suspension arms and components . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play noted when in ordinary running position . ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers both sides in front of rear wheel corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 53,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring fouling on steering u.j. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers both sides behind front wheels corroded and holed and corroded down sill area , unable to fully inspect due to body obscuring outriggers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to suspension arms and components . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play noted when in ordinary running position . ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers both sides in front of rear wheel corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear side lamps flashing slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,367 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed next to fuel pump (7.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,355 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed pump to filter (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,270 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 52,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,044 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 48,943 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,668 miles

All 4 front wishbone arms rusty

Both rear tyres becoming worn and cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside driving light lens cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2006 34,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

All 4 front wishbone arms rusty.

Both rear tyres becoming worn and cracked.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside driving light lens cracked.

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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P776 XJT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P776 XJT, 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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P776 XJT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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