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ANK 226G

1976 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

43,767 mi
Last recorded43,767 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Jensen Interceptor45,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 226G
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,767 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 43,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,018 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 42,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,434 miles

Nearside Rear hub/trumpet housing leaking near brake disc

Offside Rear hub/trumpet housing leaking oil near brake disc - slight

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,977 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer hub seal to trumpet housing on axle - leaking onto roadwheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,789 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 41,787 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 39,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,866 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,946 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,469 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,685 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,537 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/f sill-floor and o/s/r under quasrter panel corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/f sill-floor and o/s/r under quasrter panel corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,935 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 34,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,783 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 34,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?

Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 158
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 102
Headlamp not working on main beam 72
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 65
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ANK 226G is a 1976 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1976 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 45,812 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 Interceptor fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANK 226G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 50 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANK 226G registered?

ANK 226G is a 1976 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is ANK 226G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANK 226G shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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