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GGX 767J

1970 Jensen CV8

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Jensen CV856,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 767J
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,172 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant pipes kinked in engine bay

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,971 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

slight marks on front screen.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,885 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full check

windscreen has damage on the nearside but not in the swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,861 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 57,636 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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GGX 767J is a 1970 Jensen CV8 in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1970 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,043 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 GGX 767J, 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 56 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGX 767J registered?

GGX 767J is a 1970 Jensen CV8, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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