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PGC 472K

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Red Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,891 mi
Last recorded82,891 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 472K
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s engine mouning bolt loose

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,762 miles

Oil leak

rear gearbox mount perished and weak

steering rack mount perished

Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,417 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,423 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both r tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 71,979 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake long travel

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,570 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 67,883 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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PGC 472K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Red with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGC 472K, 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 54 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PGC 472K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 12 April 1972.

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