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J892 NLC

1992 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 NLC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 90,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 89,414 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,404 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front windscreen de-laminated in corners

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front windscreen de-laminated in corners

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,280 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,787 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 87,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 74,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,621 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,826 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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J892 NLC is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J892 NLC, 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 J892 NLC registered?

J892 NLC is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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