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N21 TVR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 48,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 42,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive between box and engine adv (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,014 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

slight binding nearside front

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,955 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,488 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 24,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,995 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,115 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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N21 TVR 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 87%.

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 N21 TVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N21 TVR registered?

N21 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N21 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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