Tvr Griffith
From 942 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 30 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 30 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 11 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| audible warning inoperative | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 5.7% of Griffith failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
Tvr Griffith on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 12 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 11.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 611 | 465 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 620 | 457 | +0 | -0 | +9 |
| 2025 Q1 | 475 | 593 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 458 | 608 | +1 | -11 | -10 |
| 2024 Q3 | 620 | 456 | +0 | -0 | +15 |
| 2024 Q2 | 629 | 432 | +0 | -0 | +68 |
| 2024 Q1 | 506 | 487 | +0 | -76 | -76 |
| 2023 Q4 | 467 | 602 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 94.3% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 1992 | 84.6% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Griffiths tested had between 47,245 and 76,534 miles on the clock.
At 57,234 median miles, the Griffith has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Chimaera | 87.1% |
| Tvr Tuscan | 90.5% |
| Tvr Griffith 500 | 89.4% |
| Tvr Cerbera | 87.7% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr Griffith MOT pass rate?
The Tvr Griffith has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 942 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr Griffith?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr Griffith is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Tvr Griffiths are on UK roads?
There are 611 Tvr Griffiths currently licensed on UK roads, with 465 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr Griffith at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr Griffith is 57,234 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,245 and 76,534 miles.
Buying a used Griffith?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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