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N500 ARB

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,439 mi
Last recorded54,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ARB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,423 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,868 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,128 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,957 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 47,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 45,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,849 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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N500 ARB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N500 ARB, 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 N500 ARB registered?

N500 ARB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N500 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 ARB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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