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HRF 1K

1973 Jensen CV8

Green Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45 mi
Last recorded45 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Jensen CV837,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 1K
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 45 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 16 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2007 67,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 67,216 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 67,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HRF 1K is a 1973 Jensen CV8 in Green with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Jensen CV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,899 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 HRF 1K, 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 53 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRF 1K registered?

HRF 1K is a 1973 Jensen CV8, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is HRF 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRF 1K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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