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B16 RFF

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,266 mi
Last recorded19,266 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RFF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 19,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 19,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 18,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed VEHICLE MISFIRING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,766 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 18,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,291 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 18,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre very close to lower suspension arm on lock

Pass 22 May 2012 18,283 miles

front brake discs slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,869 miles

n/s head light aim slightly right

o/s head light aim slightly low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 17,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B16 RFF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B16 RFF, 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 B16 RFF registered?

B16 RFF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B16 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 RFF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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