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263 KOB

1971 Jensen CV8

Green Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,773 mi
Last recorded35,773 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration263 KOB
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight body corrosion

slight corrosion under car

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front body rail slightly correded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front body rail slightly correded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front body rail slighly correded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front body rail slightly correded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front body rail slightly correded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front body rail slightly correded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front body rail slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front body rail slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,624 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front body rails slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front body rail slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all tyres deteriorating

nearside and offside body rails corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,594 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres deteriorating

nearside and offside body rails corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front body rails corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight offside floor pan corrosion

Pass 29 May 2008 35,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing

small exhaust leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,378 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 35,367 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

nearside front lower swivel rubber boot insecure

rear brake discs slightly rusted and pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

nearside chassis above wheel arch rusted and holed.floor panel at offside front rusted and holed

oil leak

rear tyres perished in between treads

How Reliable is the Jensen CV8?

Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Headlamp not working on main beam 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 24
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263 KOB is a 1971 Jensen CV8 in Green with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Jensen CV8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 263 KOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen CV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 263 KOB registered?

263 KOB is a 1971 Jensen CV8, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is 263 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 263 KOB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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