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WLX 602M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Black Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLX 602M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

General under-body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose ALL BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,752 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 80,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,306 miles

Battery insecure

Driver side door rubber seal deteriated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Overall body corrossion

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering wheel bit floopy

Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,305 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel has got slight up/down & left/right play

Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 92,412 miles

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

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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WLX 602M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Black with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WLX 602M, 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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What year was WLX 602M registered?

WLX 602M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is WLX 602M safe to buy?

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