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DBY 838M

1974 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,536 mi
Last recorded31,536 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor50,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 838M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 31,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,260 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 30,260 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,371 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,567 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 28,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 28,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 28,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,043 miles

nearside front and offside front floors corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,898 miles

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor corrosion in o/s and n/s forword floor pans

Pass 11 May 2006 27,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive corrosion on offside front & nearside front floor pan

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

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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DBY 838M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DBY 838M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 838M registered?

DBY 838M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 15 May 1974.

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