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N417 DDY

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 DDY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 63,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led lamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,135 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,933 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from diff

Fail 5 Mar 2015 54,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight leak from diff

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat mount slight dammage

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,545 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both steering rack gaiters are not cliped at the steering arm end.

slight knock fromt top column uj unable to gain access because of column tube

Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,090 miles

offside steering rack gaiter split at the steering arm end, both steering rack gaiters not secured at rte steering rack end

slight knocking from top column u/j area ,unable to gain access to joint because it is in the column tube .

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,047 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 21 Jun 2006 40,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on the edges

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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N417 DDY is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N417 DDY, 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 N417 DDY registered?

N417 DDY is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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