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NSF 342M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Grey Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,600 mi
Last recorded40,600 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSF 342M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 40,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 40,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,414 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,287 miles

Corrosion to both Off side & Near side front inner wing guards allowing the ingress of dirt to front sill panels

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 40,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion to Off side & near side front inner wing guards allowing ingress of dirt to sills

Fuel delivery pipe outer covering frayed in several places

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,293 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 38,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion on both centre chassis rails (at rear of )

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,710 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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NSF 342M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSF 342M, 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 NSF 342M registered?

NSF 342M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is NSF 342M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSF 342M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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