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L403 XLP

1994 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL403 XLP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 82,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,137 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 55,114 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on tread surface...

Fail 14 May 2012 55,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on tread surface...

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 41,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 16 May 2008 36,358 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 36,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,012 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)

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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L403 XLP is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 48,609 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 L403 XLP, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L403 XLP registered?

L403 XLP is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L403 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L403 XLP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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