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E12 GRF

1993 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,379 mi
Last recorded75,379 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith51,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 75,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 75,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 74,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,732 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,648 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,648 miles

Nearside Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps incorrect number plate - not allowing light through (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,130 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Oil leak rear diff

lambda sensors wires removed

Fail 23 Jul 2016 68,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Oil leak rear diff

lambda sensors wires removed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,600 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 67,472 miles

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

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2011 67,023 miles

headlamp switch sticking slightly

o/s wiper blade slightly poor

o/s/f wheel arch scuffed / damaged

various oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2011 67,023 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

o/s wiper blade slightly poor

o/s/f wheel arch scuffed / damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,538 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,553 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 62,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 59,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,586 miles

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)

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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E12 GRF is a 1993 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 51,109 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 E12 GRF, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E12 GRF registered?

E12 GRF is a 1993 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 4 December 1993.

Is E12 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 GRF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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