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DRJ 66Y

2002 Tvr Griffith

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,297 mi
Last recorded24,297 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Griffith18,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 66Y
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 24,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 24,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,790 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly cracked/perished in tread but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly cracked/perished in tread but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,141 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack to outer treads.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,778 miles

N/S/R tyre outer tread starting to crack

O/S/R tyre outer tread starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2014 22,000 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint securing points corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint securing points corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,880 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,701 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the outer walls around the circumferances

Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,699 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both rear tyres cracking on the outer walls around the circumferances

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,831 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,829 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,889 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,708 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,055 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 15,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,512 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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DRJ 66Y is a 2002 Tvr Griffith in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 18,696 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 DRJ 66Y, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRJ 66Y registered?

DRJ 66Y is a 2002 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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