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PBY 40L

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Green Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,285 mi
Last recorded70,285 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 40L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,285 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

coolant leak centre lower front

gearbox slight seepage

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

coolant leak centre lower front

gearbox slight seepage

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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PBY 40L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Green with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBY 40L, 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 PBY 40L registered?

PBY 40L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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