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PLA 555L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 555L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,583 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 68,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside and Nearside floor pan areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,182 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 88,178 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,833 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracking

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,806 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORROSION

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,791 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear in rear tramp bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,743 miles

20% imbalance in front brakes underbody sills slightly corroded all steel brake pipes slightly corroded slight play in rack and n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,684 miles

vehicle extensivly welded unwelded areas slightly corroded slight play in rack and n/s bottom ball joint

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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PLA 555L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 66,007 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 PLA 555L, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLA 555L registered?

PLA 555L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is PLA 555L safe to buy?

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