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L649 OUA

1994 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 OUA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,760 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable from bulkhead to rack (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush next to top shock absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush neat to shock absorber top mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable from bulkhead to rack (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,517 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 45,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,342 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 39,727 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,329 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty

o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty

o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,025 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,394 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 30,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,247 miles

front brake discs rusty

slight leak at exhaust system

slight play at steering rack n/s

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,983 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,998 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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L649 OUA is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L649 OUA, 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

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What year was L649 OUA registered?

L649 OUA is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L649 OUA safe to buy?

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