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WBY 398M

1974 Jensen Jensen-healey

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,625 mi
Last recorded34,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey55,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBY 398M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,122 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,818 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2012 32,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,710 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,333 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 32,333 miles

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2008 31,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,449 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 28,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 2,345 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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WBY 398M is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBY 398M, 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 WBY 398M registered?

WBY 398M is a 1974 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is WBY 398M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBY 398M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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