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R956 NDS

1997 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,193 mi
Last recorded33,193 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 NDS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 33,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,780 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,585 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,840 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,434 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,158 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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R956 NDS is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R956 NDS, 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.

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What year was R956 NDS registered?

R956 NDS is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R956 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 NDS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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