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Handbrake/parking brake efficiencies are low, only just passed.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage
Front Wiper blades in poor condition.
Front to rear fuel hose in poor condition, but not leaking.
Rear Parking brake only just met requirements.
Slight oil leak/s
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD FLANGE (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s headlight deteriorated
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s headlight deteriorated
o/s engine ex leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres getting low on out side edges
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres getting low on out side edges
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?
Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BHJ 151J is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Grey with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 57,037 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 BHJ 151J, 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 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BHJ 151J is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 April 1971.
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