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N7 DEG

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 DEG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Dust cover also preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking all over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres are cracked in tread grooves

both front tyres are 9 years old

both rear tyres are 10 years old

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,497 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis very rusty/corroding in places

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,980 miles

front number plate accectable?

nearside front tyre wearing/worn on both edges

offside front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

condensation in nearside headlight lense

Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

condensation in nearside headlight lense

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cat' fitted at time of test

front number plate small

nearside lower main beam light lens broken

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,749 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,111 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 47,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,858 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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N7 DEG 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 76.2%.

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 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 N7 DEG, 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 N7 DEG registered?

N7 DEG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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