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TVR Griffith

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 4,997 cc

NSU 187MOT history

NSU 187 is a red petrol TVR Griffith first used on 22 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
89,997 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 187
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
22 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 187 was last recorded at 89,997 miles on 7 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,983 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,997 miles
  • 2025 – 89,983 miles
  • 2024 – 89,863 miles
  • 2023 – 89,794 miles
  • 2022 – 88,439 miles
  • 2021 – 87,480 miles
  • 2020 – 84,551 miles
  • 2019 – 83,233 miles
  • 2018 – 83,185 miles
  • 2017 – 82,948 miles
  • 2015 – 82,511 miles
  • 2014 – 81,601 miles
  • 2013 – 80,774 miles
  • 2012 – 80,451 miles
  • 2011 – 79,157 miles
  • 2010 – 78,050 miles
  • 2009 – 71,774 miles
  • 2008 – 65,748 miles
  • 2007 – 62,041 miles
  • 2006 – 54,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,997 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,997 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    114415760506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,983 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    635786548907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,863 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    654381025989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,794 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,794 miles
    Test number
    993653006715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,439 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    751763672729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,480 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    223569989775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,551 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,551 miles
    Test number
    460131188064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,233 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,233 miles
    Test number
    375089329372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,185 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    542159395887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    879835067199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,948 miles (+437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    720599918509
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass82,511 miles (+910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    266128115253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass81,601 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    186541524220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,774 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    889893433212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s seat mount is split on the fibreglass body But seat not insecure
    • NoteWipers are smearing slightly

  15. Fail80,774 miles (+323)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    166242533284
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s seat mount is split on the fibreglass body But seat not insecure
    • NoteWipers are smearing slightly

  16. Pass80,451 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    568347712254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,157 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    717168111236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,050 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    621419900251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,774 miles (+6,026)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    334547819271
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

  20. Pass65,748 miles (+3,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    141496628285
    • NoteSmall amount of play in steering rack

  21. Pass62,041 miles (+7,376)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,041 miles
    Test number
    302581827251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing at inner edges

  22. Pass54,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    444255376158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSU 187

What vehicle is registration NSU 187 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 187 on a red petrol TVR Griffith first used on 22 Apr 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NSU 187 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 187 is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSU 187?
The MOT on NSU 187 is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 187 done?
NSU 187 was recorded at 89,997 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has NSU 187 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 187 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on NSU 187 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on NSU 187 find?
NSU 187 passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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