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P491 NRT

1996 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,124 mi
Last recorded26,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 NRT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 25,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 25,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,268 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P491 NRT is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P491 NRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P491 NRT registered?

P491 NRT is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P491 NRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 NRT shows 4 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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