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N500 GRF

1996 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 29,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 29,312 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 29,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,206 miles

both front steering rack boots

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,058 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 28,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Suspension and chassis has general corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf headlight aim on limit

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,184 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,184 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate has honeycomb background

Fail 3 Sep 2012 26,552 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate has honeycomb background

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,161 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,385 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 25,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 20,179 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)

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 GRF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GRF, 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 GRF?

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What year was N500 GRF registered?

N500 GRF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N500 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 GRF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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