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NEH 262M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Brown Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEH 262M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 2 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 2 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 5,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 2,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 81 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,316 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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NEH 262M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Brown with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NEH 262M, 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 NEH 262M registered?

NEH 262M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is NEH 262M safe to buy?

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