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K498 RRT

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,600 mi
Last recorded40,600 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 RRT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 40,600 miles

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2025 40,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 40,549 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 40,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 40,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 40,154 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,669 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 39,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 38,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,212 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013 37,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,297 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 37,297 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 37,049 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 37,049 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,587 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,549 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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K498 RRT is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K498 RRT, 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 K498 RRT registered?

K498 RRT is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K498 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 RRT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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