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37 GUC

1963 Jensen CV8

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,076 mi
Last recorded79,076 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1963 Jensen CV840,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 GUC
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,076 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 79,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,647 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,192 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 5,146 miles

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.

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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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.

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