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ABW 57M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Brown Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 57M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks from gearbox

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,051 miles

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

coolent leaks

front suspension and brake conponents corroded

metal brake pipes coverd in grease

offside outer sill corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

unable to view front and rear breaks fully

under side of vehicle heavily under silled

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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ABW 57M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Brown with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 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 ABW 57M, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 57M registered?

ABW 57M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is ABW 57M safe to buy?

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