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N223 HRV

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 HRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight engine oil leak.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023
Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,136 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2015 56,113 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,148 miles

FRONT AND SIDE CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,095 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,395 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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N223 HRV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N223 HRV, 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 N223 HRV registered?

N223 HRV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N223 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 HRV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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