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PLA 78L

1971 Jensen Jensen-healey

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Jensen Jensen-healey33,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 78L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,980 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,980 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,940 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 78L is a 1971 Jensen Jensen-healey in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 33,927 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 78L, 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 55 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLA 78L?

You can check the full history of PLA 78L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PLA 78L registered?

PLA 78L is a 1971 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PLA 78L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 78L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLA 78L have outstanding finance?

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