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VPB 12M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Grey Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,102 mi
Last recorded10,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 12M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 10,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 9,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 9,543 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 9,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached ALL (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 9,055 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 4,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 3 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,334 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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VPB 12M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPB 12M, 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 VPB 12M registered?

VPB 12M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 21 February 1974.

Is VPB 12M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPB 12M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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