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P804 TFH

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,005 mi
Last recorded48,005 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 TFH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,608 miles

nearside headlight

Fail 16 Jun 2012 47,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside headlight

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,875 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,671 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,838 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leaks and diff leaks

under side of car ie... chassis rusting heavly

Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,553 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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P804 TFH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P804 TFH, 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 P804 TFH registered?

P804 TFH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P804 TFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 TFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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