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N535 RPB

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,714 mi
Last recorded49,714 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 RPB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 49,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 49,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 49,516 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 49,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 49,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,677 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,810 miles

Offside Front slight movement in steering arm ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,743 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,087 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007

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

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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N535 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue 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 N535 RPB, 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.

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What year was N535 RPB registered?

N535 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N535 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 RPB 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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