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BVU 977N

1990 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,817 mi
Last recorded51,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 977N
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak nsr driveshaft phalange seal

steering rack link bar incorrectly adjusted requires adjustment

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,791 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 51,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 51,373 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,348 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,348 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,673 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,840 miles

Acceptable damage to webbing of drivers seat belt.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Performance of both front wiper bladesd could improve.

Slight wear in lower steering coloume bush/bearing.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to webbing of drivers seat belt just acceptable.

o/s top ball joint grease seal detached

slight wear noted in n/s track rod end

wear in top steering colume bushes/bearings just acceptable

Pass 10 Aug 2005 45,681 miles

slight weakness in n/s rear shockabsorber

slight wear noted in n/s track rod end

wear in steering lower coloume universal joints or bushes just acceptable

Fail 1 Aug 2005 45,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

acceptable wear in n/s track rod end

acceptable wear in steering upper and lower universal colume joints

slight weakness in n/s rear shock absorber

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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BVU 977N is a 1990 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVU 977N, 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 36 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BVU 977N is a 1990 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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