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FWW 56L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Orange Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 56L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose close to bump stop

Pass 15 May 2020 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 50,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 46,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 May 2016 46,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,583 miles

N/S OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

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

Fail 8 May 2015 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

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

n/s/r exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 May 2014 44,514 miles

corrossion in o/s/f floor panel

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 23 May 2013 43,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,433 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 38,433 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,766 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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FWW 56L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Orange with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWW 56L, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWW 56L registered?

FWW 56L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is FWW 56L safe to buy?

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