Official DVLA Record

1992 TVR GRIFFITH3.9L Petrol

J83 UPB

This 1992 TVR GRIFFITH is a Petrol vehicle with a 3948cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 49,614.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
3948cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1992 TVR Griffith presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 at 49,614 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 7 June 2024 at 49,567 miles. Two consecutive MOTs with zero advisories or failures indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low annual use for a 34-year-old sports car. Between June 2024 and June 2025 the odometer advanced only 47 miles, and total recorded mileage stands at 49,614, equating to roughly 1,459 miles per year. Such minimal accumulation points to long periods of storage rather than regular road use. The sparse two-entry history offers no evidence of rapid wear cycles or neglected intervals, though it does leave structural condition between tests unverified. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage combined with age raises specific risks the MOT cannot capture. Extended standing typically degrades suspension bushes, perishes rubber brake hoses, and allows corrosion to develop on chassis outriggers and floor pan structures unseen by the tester. Brake calipers may seize from disuse, and tyres fitted at low mileage may still be aged beyond safe service life. The Griffith's tubular backbone chassis and aluminium body panels demand close scrutiny for structural rust at outrigger junctions and front suspension mounting points. Verify the actual condition of brake discs, flexible lines, and fluid age regardless of the clean MOT. Confirm the recorded mileage is genuine through historical paperwork, as a two-entry record provides little corroboration for a 49,000-mile claim on a three-decade vehicle.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 27 Jun 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1992 TVR Griffith presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 at 49,614 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 7 June 2024 at 49,567 miles. Two consecutive MOTs with zero advisories or failures indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low annual use for a 34-year-old sports car. Between June 2024 and June 2025 the odometer advanced only 47 miles, and total recorded mileage stands at 49,614, equating to roughly 1,459 miles per year. Such minimal accumulation points to long periods of storage rather than regular road use. The sparse two-entry history offers no evidence of rapid wear cycles or neglected intervals, though it does leave structural condition between tests unverified. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage combined with age raises specific risks the MOT cannot capture. Extended standing typically degrades suspension bushes, perishes rubber brake hoses, and allows corrosion to develop on chassis outriggers and floor pan structures unseen by the tester. Brake calipers may seize from disuse, and tyres fitted at low mileage may still be aged beyond safe service life. The Griffith's tubular backbone chassis and aluminium body panels demand close scrutiny for structural rust at outrigger junctions and front suspension mounting points. Verify the actual condition of brake discs, flexible lines, and fluid age regardless of the clean MOT. Confirm the recorded mileage is genuine through historical paperwork, as a two-entry record provides little corroboration for a 49,000-mile claim on a three-decade vehicle.
MOT Test History Overview

Registered in 1992, this Tvr Griffith with plate J83 UPB has undergone 2 MOT inspections since June 2024.

Across its entire MOT history, this Tvr has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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ADVISORY