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N168 XTF

1996 Tvr Griffith

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,786 mi
Last recorded26,786 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 XTF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,786 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 26,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,575 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 22,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,398 miles

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

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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N168 XTF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N168 XTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N168 XTF registered?

N168 XTF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N168 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 XTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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