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J99 COT

1992 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,242 mi
Last recorded62,242 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 COT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 62,242 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,818 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,818 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,817 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,929 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,775 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 58,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,861 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,465 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,465 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,898 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 55,898 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,258 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 54,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both outer door handles stick down when pressed

advise heavy corroision nearside and offside chassis outriggers and body mounting areas

Pass 6 Aug 2005 54,144 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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J99 COT is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J99 COT, 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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J99 COT is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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