MOT History from tests of petrol TVR GRIFFITHs year 1998

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Pass percent:79.83%

(The average a petrol TVR GRIFFITH year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,548 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	131
Registration plate issues	60
Registration plate lamp issues	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.2.1 \|e\|\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	131
Registration plate issues	60
Registration plate lamp issues	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.2.1 \|e\|\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TVR GRIFFITHs year 1998

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