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HDD 280L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Silver Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,264 mi
Last recorded67,264 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 280L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2016 67,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,623 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 58,621 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vaious oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2007 54,451 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,451 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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HDD 280L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Silver with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HDD 280L, 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 HDD 280L registered?

HDD 280L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 22 June 1973.

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