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EMB 243K

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMB 243K
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,112 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seatbelt frayed

Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seatbelt frayed

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,065 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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EMB 243K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,295 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMB 243K, 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 54 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 EMB 243K registered?

EMB 243K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 20 April 1972.

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