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CHJ 948B

1964 Jensen CV8

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1964 Jensen CV841,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 948B
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,482 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,198 miles

Centre Front Steering retaining device insecure steering rack bolts loose (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,599 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust bulking

slight corrosion to underbody

slight play in o/s/f trunion

underbody coated in underseal

Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust bulking

slight corrosion to underbody

slight play in o/s/f trunion

underbody coated in underseal

Fail 14 Aug 2007 79,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in n/s and o/s king pin trust washers

rear discs in poor condition

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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CHJ 948B is a 1964 Jensen CV8 in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1964 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,448 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 CHJ 948B, 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 62 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CHJ 948B registered?

CHJ 948B is a 1964 Jensen CV8, first registered on 15 April 1964.

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