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RPO 55M

1974 Jensen Jensen-healey

Orange Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,413 mi
Last recorded23,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey55,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 55M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,372 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 23,371 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

speedo dash lihgt dim

Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

speedo dash lihgt dim

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 23,164 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 22,824 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2006 22,821 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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RPO 55M is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey in Orange with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RPO 55M, 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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What year was RPO 55M registered?

RPO 55M is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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