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N500 WSL

1995 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith45,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 WSL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,145 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

cat missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,445 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 41,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,744 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,744 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,709 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 38,709 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,620 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,930 miles

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

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

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 WSL is a 1995 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 45,152 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 N500 WSL, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N500 WSL registered?

N500 WSL is a 1995 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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