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VFX 833L

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 833L
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 81,430 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all lamps (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all Lamps (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3/5 point harness fitted (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyre walls perrished

rust evident in all areas

surface rust evident on brakes, steering & suspension componants

Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,516 miles

Oil leak ()

Possible indicator switch faulty

Slight play front hubs

Slight play in steering system

Fail 4 Mar 2017 80,515 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative has switch & system fitted (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Possible indicator switch faulty

Slight play front hubs

Slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,971 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

N/S/R wheel binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,881 miles

N/S handbrake effort low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REar service brake efforts imbalanced

Seat belts mountings modified, appear to possibly be insubstantial

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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VFX 833L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFX 833L, 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 VFX 833L?

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What year was VFX 833L registered?

VFX 833L is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is VFX 833L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFX 833L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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