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21268

1974 Jensen CV8

Bronze Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration21268
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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21268 is a 1974 Jensen CV8 in Bronze with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 21268, 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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What year was 21268 registered?

21268 is a 1974 Jensen CV8, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is 21268 safe to buy?

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