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N500 MDW

1997 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,241 mi
Last recorded49,241 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 MDW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,653 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 42,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,465 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 40,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2017 39,946 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 39,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,909 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,455 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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N500 MDW is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N500 MDW, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N500 MDW registered?

N500 MDW is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is N500 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 MDW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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