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K56 SUS

1992 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK56 SUS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 55,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,604 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 55,591 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,351 miles

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

oil leaks

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,513 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 54,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possible oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,911 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts stater motor loom on steering column shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,345 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,345 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,997 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 11 Jul 2013 49,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 49,805 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 49,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,394 miles

both rear brake discs pitted on inside

brake warning light on

fuel pipe perished at fuel pump

Pass 3 May 2010 47,717 miles

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Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 46,481 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,017 miles

FRON BONNET LOCK ?

Fail 2 Apr 2008 45,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRON BONNET LOCK ?

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 44,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 42,218 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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K56 SUS 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 71.4%.

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 K56 SUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K56 SUS registered?

K56 SUS is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 5 October 1992.

Is K56 SUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K56 SUS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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