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XHK 97L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,440 mi
Last recorded41,440 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHK 97L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,318 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,900 miles

All four tyres are starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,900 miles

All four tyres are starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,755 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 40,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,724 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel is missing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 38,724 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel is missing

Steering wheel locking 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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XHK 97L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHK 97L, 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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What year was XHK 97L registered?

XHK 97L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is XHK 97L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHK 97L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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