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KGU 556D

1980 Jensen CV8

Red Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,141 mi
Last recorded51,141 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGU 556D
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 51,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 50,644 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,435 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear differnecial oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,435 miles

Rear differnecial oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,323 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,260 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,183 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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KGU 556D is a 1980 Jensen CV8 in Red with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KGU 556D, 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 46 years old, this Jensen CV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGU 556D registered?

KGU 556D is a 1980 Jensen CV8, first registered on 9 June 1980.

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