MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,178 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
plug leads fouling steering column
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
slight corrosion to rear spring mounts
slight corrosion to various parts of the chassis
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion to rear spring mounts
slight corrosion to various parts of the chassis
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?
Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELY 18J is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Brown with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 ELY 18J, 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 ELY 18J registered?
ELY 18J is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 27 October 1970.
Is ELY 18J safe to buy?
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