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1994 TVR Griffith 5.0L Petrol · L242 JOV

L242 JOV

1994 TVR Griffith (5.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1994. Recorded mileage 70,723 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
TVR GRIFFITH
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
70,723 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
4997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent record of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 4 September 2025 at 70,723 miles showed no defects, mirroring the results of the previous four annual inspections. This flawless trend suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the mechanical or structural failures typically triggering MOT advisories or failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 32-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,210 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 70,159 miles and September 2025 at 70,723 miles, the car covered only 564 miles over four years. This extremely low use indicates minimal wear on engine components, brakes, and drivetrain parts, though such low mileage often masks risks related to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid-related corrosion that an MOT test may not fully detect. Given the lack of recorded advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as TVRs of this era are prone to corrosion if left stationary for long periods. Examine the suspension bushes and ball joints for signs of cracking or dry rot, as these materials perish with age despite low mechanical mileage. Also, verify the brake calipers for seizing and the condition of the tyres to ensure that the low usage has not resulted in internal flat spotting or perished rubber compounds.

L242 JOV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 70,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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L242 JOV Mileage History

  1. 23/08/202170,159 mi
  2. 22/08/202270,195 mi+36 mi
  3. 06/09/202370,560 mi+365 mi
  4. 28/08/202470,646 mi+86 mi
  5. 04/09/202570,723 mi+77 mi

Average of roughly 140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L242 JOV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Tvr Griffith (L242 JOV) between August 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY