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L438 BPJ

1994 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,238 mi
Last recorded41,238 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 BPJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 40,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 40,846 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 40,683 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 39,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 39,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L438 BPJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L438 BPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L438 BPJ?

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What year was L438 BPJ registered?

L438 BPJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L438 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L438 BPJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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