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VRT 823M

1974 Jensen Jensen-healey

Brown Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,180 mi
Last recorded42,180 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey55,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 823M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 42,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side repeaters inop but pre 1986

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,161 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 37,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,696 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 34,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,937 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 32,937 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both side repeaters not working

Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,481 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 32,481 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,886 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,886 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 28,869 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 24,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,435 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 10,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 107,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 100,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 91,135 miles

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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VRT 823M is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey in Brown with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VRT 823M, 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 VRT 823M registered?

VRT 823M is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 10 May 1974.

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