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SED 187M

1973 Jensen CV8

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,686 mi
Last recorded46,686 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Jensen CV837,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSED 187M
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,595 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 10 Jul 2020 46,595 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 29 May 2019 46,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 44,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 39,264 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,710 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,486 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,048 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 37,046 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades starting to smeer

under vehicle covered in wax

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,071 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all brake discs showing surface corrossion

alternator light on

no brake test weight available so roller brake test and decelorometer test carried out

roller brake test results are 442kg lock out nearside front 428kg lock out offside front 256kg lockout nearside rear 344kg lock out offside rear 237kg lockout nearside parking brake 202 kg offside rear

Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,045 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,997 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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SED 187M is a 1973 Jensen CV8 in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SED 187M, 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.

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What year was SED 187M registered?

SED 187M is a 1973 Jensen CV8, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is SED 187M safe to buy?

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