MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oily
front antiroll bar links, bushes perished
gear box pipe has slight leak
rear discs pitted
slight play in n/s/f wheel
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oily
front antiroll bar links, bushes perished
gear box pipe has slight leak
rear discs pitted
slight play in n/s/f wheel
Front and rear discs heavly corroded
Large cut in offside front tyre not to cords
Long travel on handbrake
Minor leak of exhaust gasses from offside rear scylencer and joint on nearside rear scylencer
Offside outer track arm ball joint gater split
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Slight movement in both front king pins
Slight movement in propshaft rear UJ
Slight play in both inner rack joints
Various small chips in windscreen
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front and rear discs heavly corroded
Large cut in offside front tyre not to cords
Long travel on handbrake
Minor leak of exhaust gasses from offside rear scylencer and joint on nearside rear scylencer
Offside outer track arm ball joint gater split
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Slight movement in both front king pins
Slight movement in propshaft rear UJ
Slight play in both inner rack joints
Various small chips in windscreen
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Jensen CV8?
Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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37 GUC is a 1963 Jensen CV8 in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1963 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 40,222 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 37 GUC, 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 63 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 37 GUC registered?
37 GUC is a 1963 Jensen CV8, first registered on 29 November 1963.
Is 37 GUC safe to buy?
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