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N500 WOW

1996 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,741 mi
Last recorded65,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,741 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad friction material detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 62,960 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 61,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,301 miles

Nearside Rear spring free on full extension of shock absorber, relocates correctly when load released.

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 upper bushings have slight play detected (mninmal movement felt) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,409 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 58,409 miles

Offside Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 56,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,887 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rubber fuel hose at fuel filter perished and spliting

steering wheel height adjuster has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2012 47,023 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rubber fuel hose at fuel filter perished and spliting

steering wheel height adjuster has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,739 miles

flexible centre section of exhaust blowing.

Pass 29 May 2010 43,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,490 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 WOW is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WOW, 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 WOW registered?

N500 WOW is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N500 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 WOW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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