MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?
Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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