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L881 DVM

1993 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith51,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 DVM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,948 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,870 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 60,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,842 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 60,842 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,682 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,663 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,666 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 56,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,499 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 54,495 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,848 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 52,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 52,636 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 51,957 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 51,957 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,980 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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L881 DVM is a 1993 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L881 DVM, 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 L881 DVM registered?

L881 DVM is a 1993 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L881 DVM safe to buy?

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