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JIG 383

1972 Jensen CV8

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,403 mi
Last recorded93,403 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 383
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,204 miles

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

Nearside door mirror loose

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Sep 2015 86,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside door mirror loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,455 miles

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

leaf springs are weakend

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

low effort rear handbrake low poor power to washer jets both sides

Fail 24 May 2010 84,855 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 84,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 84,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 84,787 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 May 2006 32,883 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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JIG 383 is a 1972 Jensen CV8 in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JIG 383, 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 54 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JIG 383 registered?

JIG 383 is a 1972 Jensen CV8, first registered on 14 February 1972.

Is JIG 383 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 383 shows 12 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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