MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both side front king pin bushes slight play. Rear exhaust has minor leak of gases. Nearside side front non obligatory mirror missing.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jensen CV8?
Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAM 896D is a 1966 Jensen CV8 in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1966 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 20,747 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 CV8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 896D, 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 60 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAM 896D registered?
VAM 896D is a 1966 Jensen CV8, first registered on 2 May 1966.
Is VAM 896D safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAM 896D shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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