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N679 JWR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 JWR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 73,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 47,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,584 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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N679 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N679 JWR, 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

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What year was N679 JWR registered?

N679 JWR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N679 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N679 JWR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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