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REE 40M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Red Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,957 mi
Last recorded64,957 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREE 40M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,881 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 64,880 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,836 miles

corrosion to o/s /f floor pan

Fail 5 Dec 2013 64,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s /f floor pan

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009
Pass 20 May 2009 60,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,809 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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REE 40M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Red with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 REE 40M, 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 REE 40M registered?

REE 40M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 22 May 1974.

Is REE 40M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REE 40M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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