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ABK 72L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Black Petrol 1873cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 72L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,873cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,501 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,481 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 70,475 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 70,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all previous corroded areas have been repaired and covered in under body protection

Fail 18 Jun 2007 70,475 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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ABK 72L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Black with a 1,873cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ABK 72L, 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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ABK 72L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 14 June 1973.

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