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N388 LGS

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,103 mi
Last recorded62,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 LGS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,434 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 58,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,194 miles

nearside rear hub has slight leak of oil

offside rear hub has slight leak of oil

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear hub has slight leak of oil

offside rear hub has slight leak of oil

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,094 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 May 2008 54,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,246 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,246 miles

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

engine oil leaks

side indecators starting to show white

suspension arms starting to rust

wipers worn

Pass 13 Jul 2005 51,427 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 51,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

chassis rusty

n/s mirror cracked in one place

n/s/f & o/s/f top wish bones rusty

slight oil leak

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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N388 LGS 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 78.3%.

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 N388 LGS, 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 N388 LGS registered?

N388 LGS is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N388 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 LGS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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