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N852 AHP

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 AHP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,487 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,319 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near sill frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,370 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 74,369 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,630 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,208 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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N852 AHP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N852 AHP, 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 N852 AHP registered?

N852 AHP is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N852 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 AHP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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