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APP 220J

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 220J
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,285 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,285 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,638 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,348 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside side repeater lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,758 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills covered in under seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 83,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills covered in under seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,655 miles

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os sill starting to rust has been repaired before

Fail 19 Sep 2009 81,156 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os sill starting to rust has been repaired before

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,920 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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APP 220J is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1970 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 68,018 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 APP 220J, 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 56 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APP 220J registered?

APP 220J is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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