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GYY 609L

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Black Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,470 mi
Last recorded32,470 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 609L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surface rust on all discs

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front coil springs corroded

minor manifold exhaust blow

o/s/f sidelight/indicator lens damaged/broken

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,460 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all steel brake pipes corroded

corrosion on sills & all floorpan areas, front valance corroded.

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f wiper arm worn

n/s/r inner sill rusted through

o/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s/f wheelarch area rusted through

play in power steering rack

rear silencer mountings in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,463 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

dampness around steering rack

general surfacerust under body

o/s/f sidelight lens broken

oil leaks evident

play evident in steering rack

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all steel brake pipes corroded

dampness around steering rack

general surfacerust under body

o/s/f sidelight lens broken

oil leaks evident

play evident in steering rack

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,118 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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GYY 609L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Black with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 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 GYY 609L, 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 53 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 GYY 609L registered?

GYY 609L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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