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YWU 70G

1969 Jensen CV8

Green Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,770 mi
Last recorded52,770 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Jensen CV854,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWU 70G
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 52,527 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

emission not tested vehicle is over heating( fan not working).

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 52,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 51,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2013 51,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,924 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YWU 70G is a 1969 Jensen CV8 in Green with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1969 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 54,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWU 70G, 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 57 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 YWU 70G registered?

YWU 70G is a 1969 Jensen CV8, first registered on 11 March 1969.

Is YWU 70G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWU 70G shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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