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J55 TVR

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,426 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,205 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 88,205 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 87,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,210 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,370 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres cracking up on outer edges,wearing and going out of shape on inner edges,becoming low on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 73,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,361 miles

Oil leak

diff leak

gear oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

diff leak

gear oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 72,923 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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J55 TVR is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J55 TVR, 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 J55 TVR registered?

J55 TVR is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J55 TVR safe to buy?

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