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N500 DWG

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,682 mi
Last recorded38,682 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 38,682 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 38,682 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 38,325 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,308 miles

steering stiff

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,261 miles

Slight Seep From Power Steering

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,275 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 DWG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N500 DWG, 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

How do I check the history of N500 DWG?

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What year was N500 DWG registered?

N500 DWG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N500 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 DWG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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