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N500 SEN

1996 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,003 mi
Last recorded85,003 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 SEN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 83,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,526 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 74,526 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,704 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,934 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,378 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,378 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2010 39,882 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,670 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 SEN is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SEN, 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.

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What year was N500 SEN registered?

N500 SEN is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N500 SEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 SEN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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