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K705 YOG

1992 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,658 mi
Last recorded47,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith 50046,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK705 YOG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 47,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 46,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,508 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,497 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,112 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 46,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,803 miles

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,459 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,258 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Apr 2016 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,968 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 44,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,071 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,559 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 43,559 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,011 miles

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

Offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,252 miles

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

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Screenwasher bottle insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,252 miles

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

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Screenwasher bottle insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,695 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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K705 YOG is a 1992 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1992 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 46,534 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 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K705 YOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K705 YOG registered?

K705 YOG is a 1992 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 December 1992.

Is K705 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K705 YOG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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