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SAB 171L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,647 mi
Last recorded68,647 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 171L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,647 miles

STEERING COLUM UJS SLIGHT PLAY LOWER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

STEERING COLUM UJS SLIGHT PLAY LOWER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,778 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

all tyres have superficial perishing

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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SAB 171L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SAB 171L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAB 171L?

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What year was SAB 171L registered?

SAB 171L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is SAB 171L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 171L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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