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P923 OLP

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Turquoise Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 OLP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 40,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,859 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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P923 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Turquoise with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P923 OLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P923 OLP registered?

P923 OLP is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P923 OLP safe to buy?

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