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B66 TVR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,990 mi
Last recorded64,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB66 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 64,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 60,957 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both sides of steering rack inner joints.

Pass 4 May 2020 59,878 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre box rear mount rubber splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,685 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,262 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2011 46,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 46,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,676 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 16 May 2008 42,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,551 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 34,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in o/s/front steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2006 34,648 miles

slight play in o/s/front steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B66 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B66 TVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B66 TVR registered?

B66 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is B66 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B66 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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