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N8 JVP

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,879 mi
Last recorded53,879 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 JVP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 53,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,043 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 52,043 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,315 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,917 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,951 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,109 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 48,104 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 43,405 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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N8 JVP is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 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 N8 JVP, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N8 JVP?

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What year was N8 JVP registered?

N8 JVP is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is N8 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 JVP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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