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DJC 292L

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

White Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJC 292L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 30,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,699 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,320 miles

Corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs.

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,119 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by side of gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak on power steering

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,548 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine, gear box and diff. but not excessive.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 80,534 miles

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine, gear box and diff. but not excessive.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,977 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside inner sills to floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,101 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,406 miles

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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DJC 292L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in White with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJC 292L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJC 292L registered?

DJC 292L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 6 September 1973.

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