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AJF 279A

1974 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,171 mi
Last recorded48,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor50,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 279A
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,171 miles

fairly substantial gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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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AJF 279A is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,654 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 AJF 279A, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJF 279A registered?

AJF 279A is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is AJF 279A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJF 279A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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