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DEE 789L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEE 789L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,923 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,743 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers are split

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers are split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension bushs perished and weak

both inner track arm ball joints have slight freeplay

headlamp beam image poor

n/s front brake signs of heat

o/s front brake dragging on slightly

steering rack has slight free play

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,481 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,346 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 86,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 85,863 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jensen Jensen-healey?

Based on 2,492 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
brake binding 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Stop lamp not working 72
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DEE 789L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 66,007 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 Jensen-healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEE 789L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Jensen-healey typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEE 789L registered?

DEE 789L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 12 July 1973.

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