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N12 GRR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,051 mi
Last recorded51,051 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 GRR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 51,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,546 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places on tubing under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,532 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 34,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 32,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,061 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,061 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,129 miles

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

slight play in both sides front steering arms

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,304 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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N12 GRR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N12 GRR, 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 N12 GRR registered?

N12 GRR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N12 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 GRR shows 24 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.

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