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YYY 397M

1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Orange Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto49,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 397M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,969 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side front floor rusted/holed

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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YYY 397M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Orange with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYY 397M, 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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YYY 397M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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