1992 TVR Griffith 4.3L Petrol · K497 CDC
1992 TVR Griffith (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- TVR GRIFFITH
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 1994)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K497 CDC Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 13/08/2010
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for TVR TVR Griffith / Chimaera
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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