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P987 SNO

1996 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 SNO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 42,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 41,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,407 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,607 miles

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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P987 SNO is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 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 P987 SNO, 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 30 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 P987 SNO registered?

P987 SNO is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P987 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 SNO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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