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FDH 700L

1972 Jensen Interceptor

Silver Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor60,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 700L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,930 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,554 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 949,032 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,505 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 90,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,189 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,936 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 84,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FDH 700L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor in Silver with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,001 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 FDH 700L, 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 54 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDH 700L registered?

FDH 700L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is FDH 700L safe to buy?

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