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BHJ 151J

1971 Jensen Interceptor

Grey Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor57,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 151J
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,389 miles

Handbrake/parking brake efficiencies are low, only just passed.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage

Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,027 miles

Front Wiper blades in poor condition.

Front to rear fuel hose in poor condition, but not leaking.

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements.

Slight oil leak/s

Pass 30 May 2023 81,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,914 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,856 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,584 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 81,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 81,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD FLANGE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 75,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2014 70,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 70,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 64,137 miles

n/s headlight deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 64,119 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s headlight deteriorated

o/s engine ex leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,506 miles

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

front tyres getting low on out side edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,502 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres getting low on out side edges

Pass 22 Feb 2007 4,093 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 2,618 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 2,603 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BHJ 151J is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Grey with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 57,037 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 BHJ 151J, 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 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHJ 151J is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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