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N618 AAO

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,650 mi
Last recorded42,650 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 AAO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 42,650 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 42,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 42,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,468 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 1,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 39,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020
Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,726 miles

Nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,619 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,333 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,924 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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N618 AAO is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N618 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N618 AAO?

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What year was N618 AAO registered?

N618 AAO is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N618 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N618 AAO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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