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DAP 779B

1964 Jensen CV8

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,613 mi
Last recorded59,613 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1964 Jensen CV841,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 779B
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,613 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,109 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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DAP 779B is a 1964 Jensen CV8 in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAP 779B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAP 779B registered?

DAP 779B is a 1964 Jensen CV8, first registered on 14 January 1964.

Is DAP 779B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 779B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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