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Y147 KAN

2001 Tvr Griffith

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith36,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 KAN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,248 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 84,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,671 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,811 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,360 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,518 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis tube by outer wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever operation stiff in parts

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,840 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 74,840 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,135 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,419 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion/wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,560 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,667 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 55,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK END

Fail 6 Mar 2006 47,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F STEERING RACK END

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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Y147 KAN is a 2001 Tvr Griffith in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 36,124 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 Y147 KAN, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y147 KAN registered?

Y147 KAN is a 2001 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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