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MWP 525K

1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

White Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,892 mi
Last recorded56,892 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto55,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 525K
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,892 miles

All under the body covered with under seal

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,892 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,882 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 56,882 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all four (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,879 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 56,876 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,346 miles

front and rear brake disc,s rusty

nearside headlamp dipped beam could be better

various metal brake pipes becoming corrodded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear brake disc,s rusty

nearside headlamp dipped beam could be better

various metal brake pipes becoming corrodded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,874 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,874 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,439 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,825 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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MWP 525K is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in White with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,874 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWP 525K, 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 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWP 525K is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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