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J894 NLC

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,677 mi
Last recorded100,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 NLC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,962 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,933 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,178 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,650 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 94,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,794 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 92,349 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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J894 NLC is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J894 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 J894 NLC registered?

J894 NLC is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 27 June 1992.

Is J894 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J894 NLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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