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N952 EUG

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,131 mi
Last recorded65,131 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 EUG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 65,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ??? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,305 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ??? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,195 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,906 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,699 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,731 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,790 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,175 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,685 miles

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

oil leak

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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N952 EUG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N952 EUG, 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 N952 EUG registered?

N952 EUG is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N952 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N952 EUG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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