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H974 DUE

1990 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,381 mi
Last recorded45,381 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 DUE
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 45,381 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints slight play/ movement

front exhausts slight leaks and nearside exhaust box slight leak

handbrake performance slightly low

inner wheel arches starting to rust

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

noise from aux belts area

power steering slight judder

slight oil leak

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,286 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhausts slight leaks and nearside exhaust box slight leak

front suspension lower ball joints slight play/ movement

handbrake performance slightly low

inner wheel arches starting to rust

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

noise from aux. belts area

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,253 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhausts slight leaks and nearside exhaust box slight leak

front suspension lower ball joints slight play

handbrake performance slightly low

inner wheel arches starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,197 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight play

front exhausts slight leaks and nearside exhaust box slight leak

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes and unions starting to rust

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2021 45,189 miles

Fuel hose leaking underside- rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension lower ball joints slight play

front exhausts slight leaks and nearside exhaust box slight leak

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes and unions starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,157 miles

brake ferrules and unions starting to rust

front exhausts slight leaks

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

indicator switch mountings slight movement

offside front suspension lower ball joint slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 45,137 miles

Central Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front electric shock when operating horn(strong advise)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,834 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

small exhaust leak

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,937 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 41,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,171 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner headlight slighly dim on bulb

Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,171 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner headlight slighly dim on bulb

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,724 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

some dampness around steering pump

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some dampness around steering pump

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,725 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 37,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,750 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,400 miles

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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H974 DUE is a 1990 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H974 DUE, 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 36 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H974 DUE is a 1990 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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