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R8 PNT

1997 Tvr Griffith

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,080 mi
Last recorded95,080 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 PNT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,342 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush on shock has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,561 miles

Front Inner front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

chassis and suspension components covered in under seal making it hard to see condition

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,530 miles

under car covered in wax oil hard to check suspension arms + chassis for rust

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,845 miles

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

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

suspension components and chassis covered in thick under seal

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,650 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,607 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,357 miles

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

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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R8 PNT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R8 PNT, 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.

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What year was R8 PNT registered?

R8 PNT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R8 PNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 PNT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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