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OCE 565M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Grey Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCE 565M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 83,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,552 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front floor rusty & weak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,017 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,017 miles

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

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

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

spring washers fitted near side caliper

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,287 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

spring washers fitted to n/s/f caliper

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,473 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,473 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,634 miles

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

n/f/f lower nylon washers on lower susrension arm slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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OCE 565M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 49,156 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 OCE 565M, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OCE 565M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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