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DBY 921M

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,976 mi
Last recorded69,976 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 921M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 69,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Rear back box exhaust rubbers have started to split

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,304 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight power steering oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,531 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 61,531 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,886 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,886 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DBY 921M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBY 921M, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 921M registered?

DBY 921M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 5 July 1973.

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