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N500 OCC

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,616 mi
Last recorded36,616 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 OCC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 35,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 35,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 35,751 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,970 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2011 28,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 27,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,803 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 OCC is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC?

You can check the full history of N500 OCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N500 OCC registered?

N500 OCC is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N500 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 OCC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N500 OCC have outstanding finance?

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