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H5 ESY

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ESY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bolt missing from front exhaust mount

Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 60,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not stay on (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,894 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 53,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,892 miles

front and rear of tubular chassis heavy surface corrosion both sides

steering universal joints starting to become stiff in operation

Pass 11 May 2015 58,354 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 58,354 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,879 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,879 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,248 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H5 ESY is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H5 ESY, 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 H5 ESY registered?

H5 ESY is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is H5 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 ESY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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