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N879 JLT

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,954 mi
Last recorded69,954 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 JLT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,954 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 68,352 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 67,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,923 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,896 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,998 miles

bonnet not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 63,100 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 63,028 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 59,323 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 59,038 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 56,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,120 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for N879 JLT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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