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E6 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 5270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,965 mi
Last recorded80,965 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,270cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,965 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,781 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,136 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,389 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

correct registration plate fitted to front of vehicle at time of test

front windscreen in poor condition outside swept area

Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet removed at time of test

coolant leak

correct registration plate fitted to front of vehicle at time of test

front windscreen in poor condition outside swept area

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,829 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,829 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,170 miles

co & lambda , pass @ time of retest

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,170 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 49,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,997 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 46,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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E6 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 5,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E6 TVR, 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 E6 TVR registered?

E6 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is E6 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 TVR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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