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K976 VPL

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 VPL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,185 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,475 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,475 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,768 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 73,768 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,368 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,356 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure lower attachment for steering column through bulkhead (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 69,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,674 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear tyres worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,490 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,490 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,001 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,012 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,007 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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K976 VPL is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K976 VPL, 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 K976 VPL registered?

K976 VPL is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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