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456 SRT

1963 Jensen CV8

Purple Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1963 Jensen CV840,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 SRT
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1963
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2010 83,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s and o/s brake discs have surface rust/pitting on faces.

front n/s and o/s floorpans showing corrosion but not in any prescribed areas.

washer pump delivery of water to screen lazy/slow.

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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456 SRT is a 1963 Jensen CV8 in Purple with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 40,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 456 SRT, 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 63 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 456 SRT registered?

456 SRT is a 1963 Jensen CV8, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is 456 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 456 SRT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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