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N446 BNU

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,040 mi
Last recorded66,040 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 BNU
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,040 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,778 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,338 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 65,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,768 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 62,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,561 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,561 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 60,061 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N446 BNU is a 1995 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 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,353 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 N446 BNU, 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 31 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 N446 BNU registered?

N446 BNU is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N446 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N446 BNU 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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