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N459 MDE

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,415 mi
Last recorded33,415 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 MDE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 33,415 miles

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

full plastic covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect

offside lower suspension arm has slight play on bush

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,138 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pads getting low

wear in steering rack arms slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,387 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,359 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

seat anchore points cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 105,638 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 101,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,398 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 95,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N459 MDE is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N459 MDE, 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 N459 MDE registered?

N459 MDE is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N459 MDE safe to buy?

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