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J940 LOW

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,780 mi
Last recorded68,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ940 LOW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,780 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 67,731 miles

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

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

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

has backlit number plate unable to test due to daylight conditions

underseal under vehicle unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 May 2024 67,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

has backlit number plate unable to test due to daylight conditions

underseal under vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 May 2023 66,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,928 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,928 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 59,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J940 LOW is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J940 LOW, 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 J940 LOW registered?

J940 LOW is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J940 LOW safe to buy?

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