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2153 MP

1971 Jensen Interceptor

Yellow Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,363 mi
Last recorded53,363 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2153 MP
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2014 53,363 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

offside front suspension arm buushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in offside rear exhaust pipe

front suspension arm bushes worn, starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2011 53,140 miles

Both front shock absorber bushes perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,068 miles

All four brake discs in poor condition

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

Play in steering column

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Top and bottom suspension arm inner bushes perished

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?

Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 158
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 102
Headlamp not working on main beam 72
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 65
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2153 MP is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Yellow with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 57,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2153 MP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2153 MP registered?

2153 MP is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 2 June 1971.

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