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BLH 18B

1964 Jensen CV8

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1964 Jensen CV841,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 18B
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,744 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,937 miles

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 16 May 2011 63,245 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 61,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,630 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,394 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2006 51,679 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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BLH 18B is a 1964 Jensen CV8 in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BLH 18B, 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 BLH 18B registered?

BLH 18B is a 1964 Jensen CV8, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is BLH 18B safe to buy?

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