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1992 TVR Griffith 4.3L Petrol · K278 LWP

K278 LWP

1992 TVR Griffith (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 110,928 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TVR GRIFFITH
Year / Origin
1992 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Aug 2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
110,928 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Aug 2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
4280cc
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K278 LWP Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2021
  • 110,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

K278 LWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 12:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Tvr Griffith (K278 LWP) between May 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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K278 LWP Mileage History

  1. 02/05/200684,970 mi
  2. 10/04/200787,987 mi+3,017 mi
  3. 22/04/200891,872 mi+3,885 mi
  4. 09/06/200995,291 mi+3,419 mi
  5. 28/04/201097,252 mi+1,961 mi
  6. 14/04/201198,432 mi+1,180 mi
  7. 20/04/2012101,162 mi+2,730 mi
  8. 12/04/2013103,689 mi+2,527 mi
  9. 16/04/2014106,750 mi+3,061 mi
  10. 24/04/2015108,743 mi+1,993 mi
  11. 01/07/2016109,474 mi+731 mi
  12. 28/06/2017110,375 mi+901 mi
  13. 29/06/2018110,653 mi+278 mi
  14. 05/07/2019110,855 mi+202 mi
  15. 05/08/2021110,928 mi+73 mi

Average of roughly 1,701 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1992 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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