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N113 EKO

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,086 mi
Last recorded70,086 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 EKO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,353 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,469 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,627 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,003 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,035 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,357 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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N113 EKO is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N113 EKO, 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 N113 EKO registered?

N113 EKO is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N113 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N113 EKO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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