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OVL 589P

1975 Jensen Jensen-healey

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVL 589P
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,573 miles

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,415 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,167 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,379 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,088 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 71,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,304 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 70,282 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 69,072 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 69,072 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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OVL 589P is a 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 63,332 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 OVL 589P, 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 51 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 OVL 589P registered?

OVL 589P is a 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 5 November 1975.

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The MOT history for OVL 589P shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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