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AVT 583A

1963 Jensen CV8

Silver Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,069 mi
Last recorded98,069 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1963 Jensen CV840,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVT 583A
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,069 miles

all four tyres perished and split in outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,067 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

all four tyres perished and split in outer sidewalls

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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AVT 583A is a 1963 Jensen CV8 in Silver with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AVT 583A, 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

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What year was AVT 583A registered?

AVT 583A is a 1963 Jensen CV8, first registered on 16 September 1963.

Is AVT 583A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVT 583A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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