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C8 TRV

1994 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,151 mi
Last recorded64,151 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017
Fail 13 Apr 2017

Emissions not tested To far off limits, would damage EGA (7.4.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,596 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,596 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,533 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,553 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,417 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,417 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,103 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 54,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2009 53,069 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 52,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,954 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 50,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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C8 TRV is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 48,609 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 C8 TRV, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 TRV registered?

C8 TRV is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is C8 TRV safe to buy?

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