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L160 LRX

1993 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith51,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 LRX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 72,971 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 72,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 72,950 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,746 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,855 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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L160 LRX is a 1993 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L160 LRX, 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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What year was L160 LRX registered?

L160 LRX is a 1993 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L160 LRX safe to buy?

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