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J148 WGM

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,100 mi
Last recorded15,100 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 WGM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,134 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 12,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,732 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,851 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 10,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 10,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 7,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,312 miles

wipers do not return when turned off

Fail 6 Jun 2011 5,312 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)

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

wipers do not return when turned off

Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,434 miles

adv front tyres waring on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,195 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy under body corrossion on chassis and out riggers

slight play in both front and both rear anti roll bar links

unable to complete a full emmissions test due to vehicle crashing emissions tester

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,002 miles

chassis outriggers corroded

weak pattern from both front headlamps

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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J148 WGM is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J148 WGM, 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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J148 WGM is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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