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JEX 304

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Yellow Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEX 304
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 96,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 96,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 96,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 96,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 94,664 miles

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

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

washers poor

Fail 9 May 2017 94,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

washers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,529 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,744 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,021 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,640 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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JEX 304 is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Yellow with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JEX 304, 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 JEX 304 registered?

JEX 304 is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 20 December 1973.

Is JEX 304 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEX 304 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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