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K565 RFR

1992 Tvr Griffith

Orange Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,839 mi
Last recorded112,839 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 RFR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 112,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 111,370 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2024 111,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,169 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 111,163 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 110,316 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,256 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,256 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 110,185 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 110,177 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 110,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 110,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 109,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 107,355 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 104,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 91,112 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 91,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K565 RFR is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Orange with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K565 RFR, 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 K565 RFR registered?

K565 RFR is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 26 November 1992.

Is K565 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K565 RFR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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