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Jensen SV8

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,601 cc

Y8 JENMOT history

Y8 JEN is a blue petrol Jensen SV8 first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 1,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
1,176 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jensen
Model
SV8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,601 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 JEN was last recorded at 1,176 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2015: 21 miles, lower than 13,100 miles on 8 Dec 2014.
  • 16 Dec 2021: 1,172 miles, lower than 10,088 miles on 24 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,172 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 1,176 miles
  • 2021 – 1,172 miles
  • 2018 – 10,088 miles
  • 2017 – 784 miles
  • 2015 – 21 miles
  • 2014 – 13,100 miles
  • 2013 – 10,150 miles
  • 2012 – 10,124 miles
  • 2010 – 9,897 miles
  • 2009 – 8,839 miles
  • 2008 – 8,668 miles
  • 2007 – 7,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,176 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,176 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    1,176 miles
    Test number
    126903553523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail1,172 miles (-8,916)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,172 miles
    Test number
    501397271768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle slightly stiff

  3. Pass10,088 miles (+9,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,088 miles
    Test number
    826027865305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass784 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    784 miles
    Test number
    216300313788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass21 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21 miles
    Test number
    962054269382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    788625885469
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  7. Pass13,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,100 miles
    Test number
    349262844338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,100 miles (+2,950)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,100 miles
    Test number
    687207084219
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass10,150 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,150 miles
    Test number
    317079063293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail10,147 miles (+23)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,147 miles
    Test number
    376788363496
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass10,124 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    10,124 miles
    Test number
    266940272291
    • NoteOffside headlight has water in it

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    438425641232
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass9,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,897 miles
    Test number
    362417690134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail9,897 miles (+1,058)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,897 miles
    Test number
    672797590194
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail8,839 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,839 miles
    Test number
    390898849145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass8,839 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,839 miles
    Test number
    734698849161
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass8,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,668 miles
    Test number
    641505958108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail8,668 miles (+1,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,668 miles
    Test number
    754805658156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Fail7,236 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,236 miles
    Test number
    170558207120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass7,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,236 miles
    Test number
    611578507167
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about Y8 JEN

Does Y8 JEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 JEN expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JEN?
The MOT on Y8 JEN expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 JEN done?
Y8 JEN was recorded at 1,176 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022.
Has Y8 JEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JEN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 JEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 JEN find?
Y8 JEN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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