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YEA 114H

1970 Jensen CV8

Green Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,043 mi
Last recorded56,043 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1970 Jensen CV856,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 114H
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,837 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,637 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,636 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,444 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 55,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,117 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 55,117 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

mounting for propshaft for front drive loose,mounting rubbers perished

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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YEA 114H is a 1970 Jensen CV8 in Green with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,043 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 YEA 114H, 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 56 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEA 114H registered?

YEA 114H is a 1970 Jensen CV8, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is YEA 114H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEA 114H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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