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PGD 686M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

38,726 mi
Last recorded38,726 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGD 686M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,726 miles

General corrosion on underside of car.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 38,726 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor /sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /floor area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2013 38,722 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release lever broken

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor/footwell area

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 38,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os rear tyre has cracking in tread face no cord showing

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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PGD 686M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 PGD 686M, 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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What year was PGD 686M registered?

PGD 686M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 13 February 1974.

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