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N601 JLM

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,965 mi
Last recorded92,965 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 JLM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,965 miles

hazard light switch slightly insecure

rear number plate light slightly dim but ok

Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,237 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 92,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,921 miles

Offside Front brake hose eyelet bush missing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front brake hose eyelet bush missing

Pass 13 May 2015 88,815 miles

slight play in steering column

wiper split on ends

Fail 1 May 2015 88,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in steering column

wiper split on ends

Pass 2 May 2014 86,230 miles

wipers split on end

Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers split on end

Pass 2 May 2013 83,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 83,031 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 81,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,202 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,786 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,786 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 70,419 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,709 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 67,706 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 64,157 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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N601 JLM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N601 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 N601 JLM registered?

N601 JLM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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