TVR Griffith MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the TVR Griffith. Check any Griffith by registration number below.

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90.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.7%

vs TVR Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

TVR Griffith — MOT Reliability Overview

The TVR Griffith has an average MOT pass rate of 90.4%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the TVR brand average of 88.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Griffith is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a TVR Griffith fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. If you are preparing your Griffith for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used TVR Griffith, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the TVR Griffith performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 94 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

1998

Based on 128 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

7.9%

1997

Based on 94 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

1996

Based on 145 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

7.5%

1995

Based on 103 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.2%

1994

Based on 107 vehicles

82.2%Good

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

19.8%

1993

Based on 48 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1992

Based on 628 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

12.9%

0

Based on 454 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — TVR Griffith

The most common reasons a TVR Griffith fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.1%

Emissions levels exceed default limits

1.6%

Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits

1.6%

TVR Griffith Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.1%

Front Offside

2.1%

Rear

2.1%

Other TVR Models

Compare MOT reliability across TVR models.

TVR Tasmin

91.2% pass rate

TVR 290 S

91.5% pass rate

TVR Chimaera

89.1% pass rate

TVR Tamora

85.4% pass rate

TVR 280 S

81.5% pass rate

TVR Cerbera

97.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for TVR Griffith

TVR Griffith — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TVR Griffith MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the TVR Griffith?

The average MOT pass rate for the TVR Griffith is 90.4% compared to the TVR average of 88.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a TVR Griffith?

The most common MOT failures on the TVR Griffith are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.1%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (1.6%), Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the TVR Griffith reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 90.4%, the TVR Griffith is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a TVR Griffith?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a TVR Griffith?

Typical mileage for the TVR Griffith: 53,346 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Griffith to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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