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JIL 7221

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,426 mi
Last recorded37,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 7221
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel to arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel to arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,319 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

underbody coated in underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2014 30,319 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,717 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

body undersealer flaking/cracking

gear oil leaking.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,592 miles

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

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

gear oil leaking.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

gear oil leaking.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gear oil leaking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,960 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2009 27,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,837 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 26,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,281 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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JIL 7221 is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JIL 7221, 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.

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What year was JIL 7221 registered?

JIL 7221 is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is JIL 7221 safe to buy?

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