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WWB 889L

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Purple Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 889L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,053 miles

Hazard lights not working

Fail 27 Mar 2024 77,053 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard lights not working

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,958 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 76,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,468 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,464 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings do not drive (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished

front and rear brake disc faces have surface corrossion

Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,387 miles

as original 192705956211

Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,383 miles

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

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

surface corrossion inner sills o/s and n/s

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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WWB 889L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Purple with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,295 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 WWB 889L, 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 54 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWB 889L registered?

WWB 889L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 27 November 1972.

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The MOT history for WWB 889L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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