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G5 RFF

1992 Tvr Griffith

Grey Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RFF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 118,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,234 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 118,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 118,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 117,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 117,119 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 108,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,530 miles

Both Seat belt Retracting Mechaisms are slow

Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,530 miles

Both Seat belt Retracting Mechaisms are slow

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,440 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 104,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,346 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2007 90,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,987 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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G5 RFF is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Grey with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1992 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 52,728 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 G5 RFF, 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 34 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 RFF registered?

G5 RFF is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is G5 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 RFF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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