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RAB 489L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 489L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,028 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 83,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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RAB 489L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 66,007 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 RAB 489L, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RAB 489L?

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What year was RAB 489L registered?

RAB 489L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is RAB 489L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 489L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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