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J457 JWV

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,478 mi
Last recorded83,478 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 JWV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 83,206 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s wiper arm insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,084 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 83,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 82,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,750 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 81,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Cat missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers jamming (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,302 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,096 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,096 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,017 miles

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

boot catch fault

Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

boot catch fault

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,982 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension corroded.

chassis corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,982 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension corroded.

chassis corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,749 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,593 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,666 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 77,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 76,542 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 75,665 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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J457 JWV is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J457 JWV, 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 J457 JWV registered?

J457 JWV is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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