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J777 TVR

1992 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,747 mi
Last recorded81,747 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,747 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2025 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 80,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 79,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 79,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 78,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,972 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 77,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2016 75,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2016 75,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,477 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,463 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,276 miles

PARK LEVER LITTLE M/MENT/PERFORMANCE LOW-NOT PROGRESSIVE.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT(ASSISTANCE REQd)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,041 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,209 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,388 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT M/MENT FRONT WHEELS

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,281 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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J777 TVR is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J777 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 J777 TVR registered?

J777 TVR is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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