MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
bonnet not fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bonnet not fitted at time of test
coolant started to boil over after cat test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N879 JLT is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N879 JLT, 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 N879 JLT registered?
N879 JLT is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 March 1996.
Is N879 JLT safe to buy?
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