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N130 HBY

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 HBY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,629 miles

Chassis outriggers condition poor

Nearside Rear Inner Cv gaiter perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,469 miles

Chassis outriggers condition poor

Pass 1 May 2024 85,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parts of chassis condition poor

Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,326 miles

Chassis condition has surface corrosion in places

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,899 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 83,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,505 miles

hand brake travel long but still has reserve left

Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,020 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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N130 HBY is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N130 HBY, 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 N130 HBY registered?

N130 HBY is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N130 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N130 HBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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