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F940 MDN

1989 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,609 mi
Last recorded60,609 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 MDN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 60,609 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 60,609 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 60,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,000 miles

all tyres cracked and split

Fail 7 Jun 2011

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracked and split

Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,900 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp reflectors corroded

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear body mount corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,999 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front headlamp reflectors corroded

both rear tyres perished [cracking]

nearside rear body mount corroded [in wheel arch]

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,900 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,889 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,478 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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F940 MDN is a 1989 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F940 MDN, 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 37 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F940 MDN is a 1989 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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