1997 TVR Griffith 500 5.0L Petrol · P225 BPL
1997 TVR Griffith 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 46,343 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR GRIFFITH 500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P225 BPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 46,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P225 BPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 (P225 BPL) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
P225 BPL Mileage History
- 09/10/202445,397 mi
- 10/10/202445,399 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/202445,400 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202545,832 mi+432 mi
- 01/10/202646,343 mi+511 mi
Average of roughly 479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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