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N468 COV

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,141 mi
Last recorded68,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 COV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,134 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .45 needs .30 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,601 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 49,209 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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N468 COV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N468 COV, 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 N468 COV registered?

N468 COV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N468 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N468 COV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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