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N588 JLM

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,569 mi
Last recorded10,569 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 JLM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 10,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 10,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,844 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,308 miles

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

miss fire plug lead rubbing on metal pipe

switchs sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 8,680 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,678 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,484 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak on rack

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,172 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,172 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 8,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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N588 JLM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N588 JLM, 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 N588 JLM registered?

N588 JLM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N588 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N588 JLM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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