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J972 VCF

1992 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,438 mi
Last recorded55,438 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 VCF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 30,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.9% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,281 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 16,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,637 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 14,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009
Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,475 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 2,977 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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J972 VCF is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J972 VCF, 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 J972 VCF registered?

J972 VCF is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J972 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J972 VCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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