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CAP 11E

1974 Jensen Interceptor

White Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,999 mi
Last recorded8,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor50,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 11E
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 8,999 miles

Rear Both rear leaf springs have slight movement in the leaf clamps.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 8,364 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to back single line (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel line closely routed next to a steering uj

Offside Rear 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))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 7,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 7,805 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 7,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 7,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pad fittings are worn,noise heard when wheel is rotated or slightly moved

Pass 25 Oct 2018 6,510 miles

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch support is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 6,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 5,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,875 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 5,438 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 5,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,300 miles

general underbody corroded

various brake pipes correded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 5,298 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody corroded

various brake pipes correded

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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CAP 11E is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor in White with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAP 11E, 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 CAP 11E registered?

CAP 11E is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 17 September 1974.

Is CAP 11E safe to buy?

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