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ELY 18J

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Brown Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 18J
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,178 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,071 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 93,067 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,858 miles

slight corrosion to rear spring mounts

slight corrosion to various parts of the chassis

Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 92,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,183 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 92,183 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,961 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,961 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,904 miles

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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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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ELY 18J is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 27 October 1970.

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