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EHN 287H

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHN 287H
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,424 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,419 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front nearside and offside side repeaters not working

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

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,668 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 74,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EHN 287H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 68,018 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 EHN 287H, 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 56 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHN 287H registered?

EHN 287H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is EHN 287H safe to buy?

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