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N500 CNP

1996 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,546 mi
Last recorded28,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 CNP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 28,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 28,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 27,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,536 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 27,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 26,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 25,973 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 25,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,638 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,751 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,705 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,729 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,961 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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N500 CNP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N500 CNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N500 CNP?

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What year was N500 CNP registered?

N500 CNP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N500 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 CNP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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