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P7 BAM

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,987 mi
Last recorded98,987 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 BAM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,684 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 88,676 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 85,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger and mounting plate (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+ wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+ wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,785 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,458 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 68,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,915 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,686 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,126 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,002 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,412 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 39,743 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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P7 BAM is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P7 BAM, 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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P7 BAM is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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