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77 NXV

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 NXV
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2016 83,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,638 miles

corrosion of under body variouse parts panels

oil leak on engine

water leak on radiotor

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,098 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion of under body variouser parts

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,934 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all flex hoses poor

all headlamps slightly tarnished

p/s fluild low

slight corrosion on front chassis

slight corrosion on front floor to chassis

tank straps rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,544 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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77 NXV is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 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 77 NXV, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 77 NXV registered?

77 NXV is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 13 November 1973.

Is 77 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 77 NXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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