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J231 AUX

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 AUX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 82,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affects rear number plate light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 82,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 82,179 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear number plate lights flash with indicators (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 81,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2023 81,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 80,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 79,033 miles

Oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 24 May 2021 79,026 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,711 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,709 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,383 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 65,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,215 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 65,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,934 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 60,698 miles

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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J231 AUX is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J231 AUX, 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 J231 AUX registered?

J231 AUX is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J231 AUX safe to buy?

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