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N135 GWP

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,511 mi
Last recorded42,511 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 GWP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,482 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower steering column universal joint worn (advise replacement)

rear diff mounting bolts loose

Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,058 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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N135 GWP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N135 GWP, 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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N135 GWP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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