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BLF 80H

1970 Jensen CV8

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,207 mi
Last recorded42,207 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1970 Jensen CV856,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 80H
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,207 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 42,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 42,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BLF 80H is a 1970 Jensen CV8 in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,043 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 BLF 80H, 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 56 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 BLF 80H registered?

BLF 80H is a 1970 Jensen CV8, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is BLF 80H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 80H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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