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1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

White Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,821 mi
Last recorded73,821 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYY 21M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not structural

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower B post has corrosion starting but not structural

Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion starting, but not structural

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,573 miles

Nearside Front A post getting corroded at base, but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 72,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front A post getting corroded at base, but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front side repeater inoperative but not a testable item

Offside handbrake efficiency low

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 71,844 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake recording significantly lower effort than nearside when applied

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (gearbox and rear differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened pressure reducing valve connecting rod lower bush perished (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 71,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,345 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 68,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,885 miles

Gearbox rear mounting perished

Main beam tell tail light inoperative

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

Oil leak

Slight movement at top of steering column

Fail 16 Jul 2013 67,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox rear mounting perished

Main beam tell tail light inoperative

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

Oil leak

Slight movement at top of steering column

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,645 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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XYY 21M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in White with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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