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P914 OLP

1997 Tvr Griffith

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 OLP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,412 miles

Chassis rails getting rusty in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,256 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension bushes starting to perish in places

Pass 21 Mar 2020 80,905 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,426 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP AND SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BUSHES

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,000 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,081 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH 2/ CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACE 3/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,160 miles

1/ FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,227 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,788 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,240 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER 3/ O/S/F TOP WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO PERRISH 4/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,483 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,086 miles

1/ REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,382 miles

1/ very slight engine oil leaks 2/ rear brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P914 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P914 OLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P914 OLP registered?

P914 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P914 OLP safe to buy?

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