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701 KEA

1963 Jensen CV8

Bronze Petrol 5916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,950 mi
Last recorded41,950 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1963 Jensen CV840,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration701 KEA
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1963
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,916cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,323 miles

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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701 KEA is a 1963 Jensen CV8 in Bronze with a 5,916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests 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 701 KEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 701 KEA?

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What year was 701 KEA registered?

701 KEA is a 1963 Jensen CV8, first registered on 22 May 1963.

Is 701 KEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 701 KEA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 701 KEA have outstanding finance?

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