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79 GYH

1964 Jensen CV8

Red Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,376 mi
Last recorded82,376 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1964 Jensen CV841,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 GYH
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 82,376 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 82,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,347 miles

drivers door lock slightly diffective

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,689 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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79 GYH is a 1964 Jensen CV8 in Red with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1964 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,448 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 79 GYH, 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 62 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 79 GYH registered?

79 GYH is a 1964 Jensen CV8, first registered on 3 February 1964.

Is 79 GYH safe to buy?

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