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JFB 200

1992 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,182 mi
Last recorded61,182 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith 50046,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFB 200
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,182 miles

Horn working intermittently

Fail 24 Mar 2026 61,182 miles

Horn working intermittently

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 59,431 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 59,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,749 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 56,583 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

fuel hose perished

surface corrosion on chassis

windscreen damaged not in swept area

Pass 14 May 2015 56,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate poorly fitted

slight damage to windscreen outside of zone A

Fail 1 May 2015 56,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate poorly fitted

slight damage to windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,811 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,719 miles

Centre exhaust fixing insecure.Rear number plate damaged and honeycombed.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,652 miles

Slight movement steering column/top bush.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,804 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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JFB 200 is a 1992 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 46,534 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 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFB 200, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFB 200 registered?

JFB 200 is a 1992 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is JFB 200 safe to buy?

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