MOT History from tests of petrol TVR GRIFFITHs year 1996

Review the list of common TVR GRIFFITH failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your TVR then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:81.39%

(The average a petrol TVR GRIFFITH year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:2,638 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	156
Registration plate lamp issues	61
Registration plate issues	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	36
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	156
Registration plate lamp issues	61
Registration plate issues	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	36
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TVR GRIFFITHs year 1996

Find us on Facebook