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7496 SM

1975 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,669 mi
Last recorded58,669 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Jensen Interceptor49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7496 SM
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,669 miles

hazard lights flashing fast

Fail 14 Aug 2019 58,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded upper pipe on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both side indicators not working

hazard lights flashing fast

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,663 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,638 miles

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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7496 SM is a 1975 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7496 SM, 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 51 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7496 SM registered?

7496 SM is a 1975 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is 7496 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7496 SM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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