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AUY 490M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Silver Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 490M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,721 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some under floor corrosion evident

near side flasher rate faster than off side

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,941 miles

Some under floor corrosion evident

near side flasher rate faster than off side

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 49,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spair wheel carrier insecure

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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AUY 490M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Silver with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUY 490M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUY 490M registered?

AUY 490M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is AUY 490M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUY 490M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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