MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Handbrake Reading Low N/S
Slight Play Both Front Lower Ball Joints
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Handbrake Reading Low N/S
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake low reading.
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside handbrake low reading.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake low reading.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside handbrake low reading.
Oil leak ()
n/s/f bearing noise?
o/s/f floor rusty + holed.
wipers
n/s/r handbrake low reading.
o/s/f floor rusty + holed.
slight blow o/s/f
Nearside handbrake low reading.
Offside Front floor rusty/holed.
o/s/f floor rusty + holed.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f floor rusty.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Slight surface corrosion O/S/F Floorpan
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside middle exhaust mount loose
offside front floor slightly corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside middle exhaust mount loose
offside front floor slightly corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel pipe under the bonnet is slighty perished
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?
Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PVS 440M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 PVS 440M, 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 PVS 440M registered?
PVS 440M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 3 August 1973.
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