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N498 GLP

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,974 mi
Last recorded30,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 GLP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,974 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,613 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 28,174 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,453 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 20,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,989 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 19,989 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2014 19,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 19,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,566 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 19,191 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2010 18,958 miles

rear number plate adequitly illuminated

Pass 6 May 2009 17,950 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 15,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 15,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,944 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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N498 GLP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N498 GLP, 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 N498 GLP registered?

N498 GLP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N498 GLP safe to buy?

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