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VHX 949M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Grey Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,539 mi
Last recorded46,539 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHX 949M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,539 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 46,539 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened LOAD SENSING VALVE OPPERATING ARM BROKEN (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

AUTO GEAR CHANGE CABLE BADLY CUT ON PROP SHAFT

Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 44,719 miles

Battery insecure

N/S Reverse light not working.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 44,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

N/S Reverse light not working.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 44,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 44,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VHX 949M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHX 949M, 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 VHX 949M registered?

VHX 949M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 16 May 1974.

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