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P196 EBB

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,681 mi
Last recorded52,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 EBB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,681 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,429 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,427 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,130 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 33,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,282 miles

both rear tyre,s are cracking and the n/s one is bald on the inside and could do with replacing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,049 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 32,045 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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P196 EBB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P196 EBB, 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 P196 EBB registered?

P196 EBB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P196 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 EBB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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