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K890 VBV

1992 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 5997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,818 mi
Last recorded62,818 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 VBV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 62,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,167 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,719 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.03%VOL (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.96%VOL (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 271ppm vol (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,028 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,990 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,630 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,978 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 40,977 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 38,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K890 VBV is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 5,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K890 VBV, 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 K890 VBV registered?

K890 VBV is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K890 VBV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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