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N720 KRH

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,517 mi
Last recorded36,517 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 KRH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 36,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,983 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 32,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 31,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,211 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 30,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,019 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 8 May 2015 29,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 29,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N720 KRH is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue 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 N720 KRH, 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 N720 KRH registered?

N720 KRH is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N720 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 KRH 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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