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N8 OTT

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 OTT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,964 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,237 miles

all brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,595 miles

both front wiper blades split, still clear the screen ok

n/s rear outer cv boot split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,773 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 62,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 52,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,650 miles

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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N8 OTT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 OTT, 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 29 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 N8 OTT registered?

N8 OTT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is N8 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 OTT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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