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AOW 305A

1963 Jensen CV8

Silver Petrol 5916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,549 mi
Last recorded93,549 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1963 Jensen CV840,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 305A
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,916cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,549 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,549 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,365 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,363 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,278 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 90,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,184 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,762 miles

n/s washer in op

slight play in king pins

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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AOW 305A is a 1963 Jensen CV8 in Silver with a 5,916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AOW 305A, 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 AOW 305A registered?

AOW 305A is a 1963 Jensen CV8, first registered on 24 May 1963.

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