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YWA 317M

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWA 317M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,456 miles

Nearside seat not fitted at time of test

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

Centre windscreen marked by wiper blade

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear under body surface corrosion noted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,426 miles

Centre windscreen marked by wiper blade

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak noted

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front windscreen marked by blades but not affecting drivers view of the road

radiator leaking

slight play detected at offside of steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,369 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front windscreen marked by blades but not affecting drivers view of the road

radiator leaking

slight play detected at offside of steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,331 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 71,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil/fluid on O/S/R backplate

Pass 13 Jun 2006
Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,032 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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YWA 317M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWA 317M, 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 YWA 317M registered?

YWA 317M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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