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J570 MBY

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,096 mi
Last recorded84,096 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ570 MBY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 83,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,064 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,345 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,286 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,563 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 63,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,693 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 61,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,763 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 20 Jun 2012 60,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,318 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 59,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Fail 6 May 2011 59,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 58,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 58,495 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 58,495 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,102 miles

Corrosion has started at all four corners of chassis.

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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J570 MBY is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J570 MBY, 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 J570 MBY registered?

J570 MBY is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 18 April 1992.

Is J570 MBY safe to buy?

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