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FRA 273L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,251 mi
Last recorded47,251 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 273L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,251 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake travel long but not excissive

engine and gear box mounts in poor condition resulting in movement of engine when taking up drive

steering column has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2017 47,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake travel long but not excissive

engine and gear box mounts in poor condition resulting in movement of engine when taking up drive

steering column has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 46,775 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,070 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 46,069 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 44,774 miles

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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FRA 273L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRA 273L, 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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FRA 273L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 16 May 1973.

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