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J893 NLC

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,936 mi
Last recorded59,936 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 NLC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,073 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,608 miles

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uppersteering u/j (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,916 miles

both front upper and lower wishbones starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balence

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,489 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 50,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,282 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,632 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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J893 NLC is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J893 NLC, 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 J893 NLC registered?

J893 NLC is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J893 NLC safe to buy?

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