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F4 WBG

1996 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 WBG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from possible sump gasket and oil drain plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In their depth of treads - plus the tyres are 23 years old!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres approximately 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,355 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre side wall

Pass 20 May 2015 50,230 miles

O/S/R tyre has puncture on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 50,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front track rod end ball joint dust gaiter securing device missing but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 May 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,439 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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F4 WBG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 WBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F4 WBG registered?

F4 WBG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is F4 WBG safe to buy?

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