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HPL 976N

1975 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Jensen Interceptor49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 976N
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,614 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside seat belt not fully retracting

Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside seat belt not fully retracting

Fail 9 Jun 2008 39,410 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding slightly

underside of vehicle oily

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,410 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding slightly

underside of vehicle oily

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HPL 976N is a 1975 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 HPL 976N, 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 51 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPL 976N registered?

HPL 976N is a 1975 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is HPL 976N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPL 976N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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