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N699 OGC

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 OGC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 72,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,441 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,996 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,983 miles

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

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

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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N699 OGC is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N699 OGC, 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 N699 OGC registered?

N699 OGC is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N699 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N699 OGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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