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FAT 333C

1965 Jensen CV8

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,569 mi
Last recorded6,569 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1965 Jensen CV867,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 333C
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 6,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 6,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front tyre surface cracks inbetween tread pattern

Fail 17 May 2011 61,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front tyre surface cracks inbetween tread pattern

Pass 27 May 2010 25,867 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in both front lower suspension joints

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,507 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,518 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,618 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,696 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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FAT 333C is a 1965 Jensen CV8 in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1965 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 67,299 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 FAT 333C, 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 61 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAT 333C registered?

FAT 333C is a 1965 Jensen CV8, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is FAT 333C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 333C shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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