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NBW 641L

1973 Jensen CV8

White Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,514 mi
Last recorded10,514 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Jensen CV837,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 641L
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 10,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,295 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,659 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,409 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,218 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 9,195 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

large oil leak from under transmission area. †O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,047 miles

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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NBW 641L is a 1973 Jensen CV8 in White with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBW 641L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBW 641L registered?

NBW 641L is a 1973 Jensen CV8, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NBW 641L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBW 641L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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