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MPJ 509L

1972 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Jensen Jensen-healey58,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 509L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 59,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 58,916 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 58,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,792 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 56,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 56,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 55,427 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 May 2009 55,142 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 55,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 54,357 miles

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

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

fliud leak n/s/r hub

rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 10 May 2007 54,340 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

fluid leak n/s/r/hub

rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 26 May 2006 63,648 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,644 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear screen vision poor

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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MPJ 509L is a 1972 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,897 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 Jensen-healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPJ 509L, 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 54 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPJ 509L registered?

MPJ 509L is a 1972 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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The MOT history for MPJ 509L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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