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BWP 492M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,315 mi
Last recorded50,315 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 492M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,315 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,301 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,301 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,293 miles

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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BWP 492M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 49,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWP 492M, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWP 492M registered?

BWP 492M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is BWP 492M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 492M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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