1994 TVR Griffith 5.0L Petrol · L438 BPJ
1994 TVR Griffith (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 41,238 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR GRIFFITH
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L438 BPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L438 BPJ MOT History
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 (L438 BPJ) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
L438 BPJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202340,683 mi
- 04/10/202440,846 mi+163 mi
- 09/10/202440,852 mi+6 mi
- 26/09/202541,238 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 281 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for TVR TVR Griffith / Chimaera
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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