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J743 UPB

1992 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,144 mi
Last recorded188,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 UPB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 188,144 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 187,894 miles

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis front to rear

Pass 12 May 2017 187,817 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis,front to rear

coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 187,721 miles

Surface corrosion to the front and rear chassis frame areas

Fail 29 Apr 2016 187,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in several areas within 12 inches of the suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wipers are stalling/sticking when operating (8.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to the front and rear chassis frame areas

Pass 7 Nov 2014 187,699 miles

Surface corrosion to the front and rear subframes,all chassis tubes front to rear.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 187,699 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to the front and rear subframes,all chassis tubes front to rear.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 187,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

The front and rear chassis tubes surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 187,383 miles

Front and rear chassis have surface corrosion.Both front and rear out-riggers weak with corrosion.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 187,308 miles

Gear-box leaking a little oil. NS inner drive-shaft seal slight leak.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 187,218 miles

All OS chassis and out riggers are weak with corrosion.

NS headlight lens/cover in poor condition.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 187,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All OS chassis and out riggers are weak with corrosion.

NS headlight lens/cover in poor condition.

OS handbrake cable outer casing damaged.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 187,096 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 187,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 187,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 183,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 172,591 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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J743 UPB is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1992 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 52,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J743 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J743 UPB registered?

J743 UPB is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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