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N3 TVR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,639 mi
Last recorded19,639 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 19,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 18,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 17,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,265 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,835 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 15,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 15,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 14,729 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 14,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2006 14,303 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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N3 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N3 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 N3 TVR registered?

N3 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N3 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 TVR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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