1992 TVR Griffith 3.9L Petrol · K5 ORB
1992 TVR Griffith (3.9L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 22,271 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR GRIFFITH
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K5 ORB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 22,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K5 ORB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Tvr Griffith (K5 ORB) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
K5 ORB Mileage History
- 20/12/202222,067 mi
- 10/04/202422,119 mi+52 mi
- 22/04/202522,224 mi+105 mi
- 22/04/202522,224 mi
- 28/04/202622,271 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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