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1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto
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87,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering end of chassis (6.1.A.1)
Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
floors and outer sills corroded but not holed
oil leaks
slight play in offside front top joint
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play and bush (2.1.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear half shaft seal damp
oil leak
various corrosion to underbody
Oil leak
slight corrosion to o/s/r sill section and n/s/r floor section
ball joint cover split and leaking grease
oil leak
underbody coated in underseal
Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ball joint cover split and leaking grease
oil leak
underbody coated in underseal
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
general underbody corrosion
o/s and n/s/r rear leaf spring chassis mountings corroded
steering flexi coupling starting to crack
nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded
nearside rear inner sill panel slightly corroded
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise general oil leak.
advise o/s and n/s front inner wing condition.
advise o/s and n/s inner and outer side sills.
advise petrol tan k support straps condition.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise condition of n/s and o/s front iner wings.
afvise general oil leaks from front.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise condition of n/s and o/s front iner wings.
afvise general oil leaks from front.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
overall handbrake efficiency 19%
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?
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RTC 499M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Maroon with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 RTC 499M, 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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RTC 499M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 2 November 1973.
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