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P811 VWX

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,792 mi
Last recorded19,792 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 VWX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 19,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 17,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 17,160 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,164 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,409 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,189 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion in various places

Fail 11 Aug 2011 14,189 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Chassis has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 13,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,120 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P811 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P811 VWX, 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 P811 VWX registered?

P811 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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