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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jensen SV8. Check any SV8 by registration number below.

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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs Jensen Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Jensen SV8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jensen SV8 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the Jensen brand average of 86.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the SV8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Jensen SV8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jensen SV8 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 14 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Jensen average: 86.3%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Other Jensen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Jensen models.

Jensen Interceptor

92.4% pass rate

Jensen Jensen-healey

73.1% pass rate

Jensen Unclassified

88.2% pass rate

Jensen FF

91.7% pass rate

Jensen CV8

91.7% pass rate

Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto

88.6% pass rate

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Jensen SV8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jensen SV8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jensen SV8?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jensen SV8 is 85.7% compared to the Jensen average of 86.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jensen SV8?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Jensen SV8 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, the Jensen SV8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jensen SV8?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jensen SV8?
Typical mileage for the Jensen SV8: 21,384 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used SV8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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