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D2 RSC

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,134 mi
Last recorded64,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RSC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 47,982 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 47,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 47,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,094 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 43,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,611 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn low at very inner edges / less than 1.6 mm.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,509 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,432 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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D2 RSC is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D2 RSC, 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

How do I check the history of D2 RSC?

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What year was D2 RSC registered?

D2 RSC is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is D2 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 RSC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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