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A19 RCP

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,491 mi
Last recorded46,491 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RCP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,110 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 46,108 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,468 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,893 miles

near side flasher tell tall inop

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,397 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 21 Sep 2011 38,654 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,835 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,596 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A19 RCP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,766 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 A19 RCP, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 RCP registered?

A19 RCP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is A19 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 RCP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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