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TVR Griffith

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 4,280 cc

C8 TRVMOT history

C8 TRV is a red petrol TVR Griffith first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
64,151 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,280 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TRV was last recorded at 64,151 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,110 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,151 miles
  • 2023 – 63,110 miles
  • 2022 – 62,289 miles
  • 2019 – 60,246 miles
  • 2018 – 58,644 miles
  • 2016 – 56,596 miles
  • 2014 – 56,596 miles
  • 2013 – 56,533 miles
  • 2012 – 56,417 miles
  • 2011 – 56,103 miles
  • 2010 – 54,436 miles
  • 2009 – 53,069 miles
  • 2007 – 51,737 miles
  • 2006 – 50,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,151 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,151 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,151 miles
    Test number
    667030663511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,110 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    417197281947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,289 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,289 miles
    Test number
    775667446374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,246 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    241319684745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,644 miles
    Test number
    409759494346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757641816746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    167709997263
    • FailureEmissions not tested To far off limits, would damage EGA (7.4.B.1)

  8. Pass56,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    568025059916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946905011926
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass56,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    589738164265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,596 miles (+63)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    299398164238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  12. Pass56,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    257191163287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,553 miles (+136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    846191663277
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass56,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    379828642201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,417 miles (+314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    987037432245
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass56,103 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    745146111235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,088 miles (+1,652)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    247568861494
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass54,436 miles (+1,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    253007340109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  19. Pass53,069 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    271455339197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,989 miles (+1,252)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    974651329183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass51,737 miles (+783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    303168507245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass50,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    283970006221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,954 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    953430606255
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about C8 TRV

Does C8 TRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 TRV expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 TRV?
The MOT on C8 TRV expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 TRV done?
C8 TRV was recorded at 64,151 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 729 miles a year.
Has C8 TRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TRV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 TRV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 TRV find?
C8 TRV passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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