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JJD 788N

1974 Jensen Jensen-healey

Orange Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,733 mi
Last recorded64,733 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey55,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJD 788N
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,733 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,239 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,044 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,019 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,400 miles

Slight corrosion on both inner sills

Slight corrosion on chassis area

Slight corrosion on inner rear arches

Slight corrosion on rear floor pan

Slight play in front suspension

Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle has slight coorosion on inner arches

Vehicle has slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,228 miles

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

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

Vehicle has slight coorosion on inner arches

Vehicle has slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,550 miles

Rear suspension tie link arms bushes slightly worn

Slightly corroded on O/S and N/S rear inner wheel arches

Slightly corroded on chassis and floor pan

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,049 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,046 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,431 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,613 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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JJD 788N is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey in Orange with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,065 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 JJD 788N, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJD 788N is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 12 June 1974.

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