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F22 TVR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,727 mi
Last recorded51,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 51,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 50,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F22 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F22 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

How do I check the history of F22 TVR?

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What year was F22 TVR registered?

F22 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is F22 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 TVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F22 TVR have outstanding finance?

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