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M168 KPA

1995 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith45,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 KPA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 86,306 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 86,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connecting sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,045 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,390 miles

seat belt mountings rusting

all tyres getting close to limit

Fail 9 Oct 2012 77,390 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

seat belt mountings rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,385 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,455 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,447 miles

chassis rusting

Fail 6 Oct 2009 67,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,313 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

adv front suspension arms corroding adv o/s outer h/brake cabe in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,515 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 60,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear winscreen

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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M168 KPA is a 1995 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 45,152 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 M168 KPA, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M168 KPA registered?

M168 KPA is a 1995 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M168 KPA safe to buy?

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