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J977 MLT

1992 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 MLT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front chassis is rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2025 70,403 miles

Steering system excessively rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front chassis is rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,173 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,904 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,306 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers in wind screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,297 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers in wind screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stiff in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,267 miles

chassis in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,805 miles

chassis starting to corrode

out riggers corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 59,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,705 miles

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge,worn to limit

Pass 17 May 2013 57,011 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Very slight light leak of differential and gearbox oil.

Pass 28 May 2012 54,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,421 miles

OUTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 18 May 2010 51,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,325 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,778 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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J977 MLT is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J977 MLT, 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 J977 MLT registered?

J977 MLT is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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