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T442 JEL

1999 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,313 mi
Last recorded46,313 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith38,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 JEL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 46,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing but still clears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,869 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 45,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 45,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 44,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,663 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,663 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 41,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,486 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,373 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,064 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

low readings n/s rear foot and handbrake

slight bind rear brakes

wear both front tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2005 18,841 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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T442 JEL is a 1999 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,302 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 T442 JEL, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T442 JEL registered?

T442 JEL is a 1999 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T442 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T442 JEL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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