Jensen Jensen-healey Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Jensen Jensen-healey reliable? We analysed 2,492 real MOT tests across 329 vehicles to find out.
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The Jensen Jensen-healey is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jensen Jensen-healey.
Jensen Jensen-healey Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jensen Jensen-healey. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jensen Jensen-healey MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jensen Jensen-healey to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jensen Jensen-healey Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jensen Jensen-healey fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jensen Jensen-healey Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jensen Jensen-healey owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jensen Jensen-healey MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jensen Jensen-healey year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 293 | 72.4% | 48,747 | 63,332 | 76,104 |
| 1974 | 633 | 78.4% | 39,644 | 55,065 | 67,086 |
| 1973 | 1,005 | 73.3% | 40,755 | 66,007 | 79,392 |
| 1972 | 410 | 76.1% | 47,476 | 58,897 | 76,510 |
| 1971 | 57 | 59.6% | 8,256 | 33,927 | 75,980 |
How Long Does a Jensen Jensen-healey Last?
Based on 329 Jensen Jensen-healey vehicles on UK roads.
Jensen Jensen-healey Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jensen Jensen-healey MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jensen Jensen-healey
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.4% MOT pass rate from 633 tests
59.6% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Jensen Jensen-healey is 1974, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.4% across 633 tests. The 1971 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jensen Jensen-healey Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Jensen-healey THIS CAR | 74.8% | 2,492 | 60,312 mi | 55 yrs |
| Jensen Interceptor | 81.3% | 4,348 | 57,692 mi | 59 yrs |
| Jensen Interceptor III Auto | 79% | 2,012 | 58,700 mi | 55 yrs |
| Jensen CV8 | 82.7% | 1,315 | 50,146 mi | 63 yrs |
| BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto | 90.5% | 1,830 | 41,312 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Jensen Interceptor (81.3% pass rate) and the Jensen Interceptor III Auto (79.0% pass rate), the Jensen Jensen-healey trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jensen Jensen-healey has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% across 2,492 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jensen Jensen-healey are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (108 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (105), and brake binding (96). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Jensen Jensen-healey owner drives around 271 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Jensen Jensen-healey models stay on UK roads for around 55 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.