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VLD 506M

1974 Jensen CV8

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,822 mi
Last recorded60,822 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLD 506M
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,822 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,680 miles

Offside Front lower steering column guide bush has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,675 miles

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing screen (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working complete n/s inop (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cause reverse light to flash only (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack pinion araea (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float bush worn (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,624 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 60,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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VLD 506M is a 1974 Jensen CV8 in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLD 506M, 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 52 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VLD 506M is a 1974 Jensen CV8, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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