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K985 WPA

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

34,189 mi
Last recorded34,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK985 WPA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,185 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,034 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

upper and lower rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,034 miles

upper and lower rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,034 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

play in nearside of steering rack

upper and lower rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,791 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,660 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chassis badley corroded

rear body mounts and seat belt mounts are the same area †knock from steering rack

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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K985 WPA is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K985 WPA, 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 K985 WPA registered?

K985 WPA is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 3 December 1992.

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