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N100 TVR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 85,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,169 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 83,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 12 years old

Nearside Rear tyre is 15 years old

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 14 years old

Offside Rear tyre is 14 years old

engine oily

Pass 26 Apr 2021 81,631 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oily

Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer braiding (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel noisy when rotated but no roughness felt

various areas of chassis becoming corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,843 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 2 May 2013 75,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,163 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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N100 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N100 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 N100 TVR registered?

N100 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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