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K500 RAH

1992 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 RAH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,074 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 46,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2025 43,517 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 43,515 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 41,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 40,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,795 miles

All suspension surface corrosion

Chassis surface corrosion

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

Parking brake lever grip loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column shaft/coupling surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,639 miles

All suspension surface corrosion

Chassis surface corrosion

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

Parking brake lever grip loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column shaft/coupling surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2021 38,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wipers not working correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension surface corrosion

Chassis surface corrosion

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

Parking brake lever grip loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column shaft/coupling surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,767 miles

Handbrake lever grip loose

Head lamp pattern slightly blurred

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering column coupling has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2019 37,767 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Handbrake lever grip loose

Head lamp pattern slightly blurred

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering column coupling has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering column joint showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Jul 2018 35,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering column joint showing signs of wear

Pass 26 May 2017 33,761 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 33,761 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all tyres perished on sidewall to tread area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,817 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,523 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 26,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 25,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion to chassis & suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,034 miles

slight exhaust blow at offside exhaust manifold

space frame chassis corroded

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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K500 RAH is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K500 RAH, 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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K500 RAH is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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