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J616 WJM

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 WJM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 55,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,375 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 50,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,228 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 43,228 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,636 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,188 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,186 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,689 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 39,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,239 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,239 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspension arms corroded.........

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

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

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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J616 WJM is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J616 WJM, 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 J616 WJM registered?

J616 WJM is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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