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B7 RBL

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RBL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,609 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 94,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 93,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,436 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,466 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,099 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,375 miles

n/s+o/s rear brake disc's corroded on inner face's

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 78,294 miles

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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B7 RBL is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B7 RBL, 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 B7 RBL registered?

B7 RBL is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B7 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 RBL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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