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TVR Griffith

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 3,952 cc

K40 TVRMOT history

K40 TVR is a green petrol TVR Griffith first used on 22 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,510 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
22 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 TVR was last recorded at 174,510 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2013: 144,980 miles, lower than 147,407 miles on 4 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,654 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,856 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,510 miles
  • 2025 – 172,654 miles
  • 2024 – 171,907 miles
  • 2023 – 168,645 miles
  • 2022 – 167,189 miles
  • 2021 – 166,533 miles
  • 2020 – 166,005 miles
  • 2019 – 164,783 miles
  • 2018 – 162,267 miles
  • 2017 – 160,928 miles
  • 2016 – 154,734 miles
  • 2015 – 152,264 miles
  • 2014 – 149,524 miles
  • 2013 – 144,982 miles
  • 2012 – 147,407 miles
  • 2011 – 135,056 miles
  • 2010 – 130,218 miles
  • 2009 – 125,641 miles
  • 2008 – 117,161 miles
  • 2007 – 102,407 miles
  • 2006 – 93,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,510 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,510 miles (+1,856)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,510 miles
    Test number
    613695582751
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer mount plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,654 miles (+747)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,654 miles
    Test number
    998281530982
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,907 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,907 miles
    Test number
    999173046918
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,907 miles (+3,262)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,907 miles
    Test number
    324672686468
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mount plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,645 miles (+1,456)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,645 miles
    Test number
    699234215551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    947311712461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,189 miles (+656)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    500869848040
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

  8. Pass166,533 miles (+528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,533 miles
    Test number
    914436174986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass166,005 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,005 miles
    Test number
    423228599699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,004 miles (+1,221)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,004 miles
    Test number
    449540522702
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass164,783 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    164,783 miles
    Test number
    541312350499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,267 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,267 miles
    Test number
    938432261200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail162,265 miles (+1,337)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    841957018180
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass160,928 miles (+6,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,928 miles
    Test number
    454138060375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass154,734 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,734 miles
    Test number
    750111135990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,264 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,264 miles
    Test number
    585447425110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,524 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,524 miles
    Test number
    817739524189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,522 miles (+4,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,522 miles
    Test number
    775768524157
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass144,982 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    144,982 miles
    Test number
    109691533171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,980 miles (-2,427)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,980 miles
    Test number
    418997023186
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass147,407 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    147,407 miles
    Test number
    615555622173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,056 miles (+4,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    135,056 miles
    Test number
    227585021406
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass130,218 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,218 miles
    Test number
    221528640127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass125,641 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    843412049160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail125,641 miles (+8,480)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    220402049182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass117,161 miles (+14,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    120811658105
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass102,407 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    241193147440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass93,438 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    134748036198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail93,434 miles2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    230427636195
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K40 TVR

Does K40 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TVR is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 TVR?
The MOT on K40 TVR is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 TVR done?
K40 TVR was recorded at 174,510 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has K40 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TVR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 TVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 TVR find?
K40 TVR passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer mount plate, and 5 more.

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