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N983 JDM

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 JDM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,179 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brakes may need adjustment soon,ok at time of test.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,668 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 66,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,194 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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N983 JDM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N983 JDM, 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 N983 JDM registered?

N983 JDM is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N983 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N983 JDM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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