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SIB 203

1992 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,050 mi
Last recorded40,050 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 203
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 40,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,854 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 39,810 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,783 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 39,783 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit fuel pump (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 39,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 39,602 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 39,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 39,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear diff oil leak

seepage from steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,514 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,452 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 39,280 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 39,245 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 39,185 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 39,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2010 38,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

rear fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2009 38,816 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,799 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,610 miles

corrosion to chassis/suspension arms

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,386 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 38,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,084 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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SIB 203 is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 52,728 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 SIB 203, 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 34 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIB 203 registered?

SIB 203 is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is SIB 203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 203 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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