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N864 COV

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 COV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 68,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,367 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,958 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,954 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,474 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,181 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,262 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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N864 COV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N864 COV, 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 N864 COV registered?

N864 COV is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N864 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N864 COV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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