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TLE 25M

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Brown Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLE 25M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,526 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater inoperative

Offside Rear floor corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,493 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,483 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,387 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,899 miles

oil leaks around engine area

Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,898 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks around engine area

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,041 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?

Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 158
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 102
Headlamp not working on main beam 72
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 65
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TLE 25M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Brown with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLE 25M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TLE 25M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 28 August 1973.

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