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AWU 384K

1998 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,606 mi
Last recorded55,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 384K
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,712cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,606 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements at 18%

Fail 21 Jul 2018 55,606 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive at steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements at 18%

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,256 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake caliper locking device insecure all 4 calipers (3.5.1l)

Oil leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,067 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust blow

various fluid leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust blow

various fluid leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,815 miles

Both outer sill's covered

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Underside heavily covered with stone chip

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both outer sill's covered

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Underside heavily covered with stone chip

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

outer sills covered

underside heavily coated

Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,962 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak

slight play in rack

under side hevely under seald

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,097 miles

o/s/f window not working

Pass 19 May 2010 52,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2010 51,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2009 51,218 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,730 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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AWU 384K is a 1998 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWU 384K, 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 28 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AWU 384K is a 1998 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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