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L140 GDV

1993 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,911 mi
Last recorded62,911 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith51,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 GDV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,878 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OF WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,853 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BACK OF WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REEL MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REEL MOUNT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,519 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 62,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 1 May 2015 61,978 miles

corrosion on rear chassis tubes ,front and rear suspension arms

knock from steering rack

oil loss from engine and rear axle

play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 7 May 2014 60,135 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)

Fail 7 May 2014 60,135 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 58,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear suspension corroded

modefied engine

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,026 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

modefied engine

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,828 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,824 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,238 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,230 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)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 52,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 49,429 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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L140 GDV is a 1993 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 51,109 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 L140 GDV, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L140 GDV is a 1993 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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