MOT History from tests of petrol TVR GRIFFITHs year 1992

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Pass percent:79.86%

(The average a petrol TVR GRIFFITH year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:4,121 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	201
Registration plate lamp issues	112
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	55
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	39
Registration plate issues	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	5
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	4
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	3
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	201
Registration plate lamp issues	112
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	55
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	39
Registration plate issues	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	5
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	4
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	3
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol TVR GRIFFITHs year 1992

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