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OUI 5451

1992 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5451
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,176 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack rough in operation (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 48,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack rough in operation (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 43,147 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,944 miles

suspension and braking componants rusty on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,349 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,393 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,747 miles

Crack in osf main beam lens.

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

tigth spots in steering rack.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 31,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Crack in osf main beam lens.

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

Tight spots in rack movement.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,309 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 28,309 miles

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

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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OUI 5451 is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUI 5451, 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 OUI 5451 registered?

OUI 5451 is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 16 May 1992.

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