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HVG 710L

1978 Jensen Interceptor

Black Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 710L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT VERY SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 73,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT VERY SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working TOP WASHERS UP (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,188 miles

All rubber boots on ball joints in poor condition

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight rumble

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,524 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,828 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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HVG 710L is a 1978 Jensen Interceptor in Black with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVG 710L, 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 48 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVG 710L registered?

HVG 710L is a 1978 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is HVG 710L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 710L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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