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JKH 456L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 456L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

both front inner wings corroding

both outer sills corroding

front valance and lower front wings corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,579 miles

inner wing tops corroded & n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wheel arches and wing tops corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wheel arches and wing tops corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,413 miles

inner wing tops corroded Not prescribed area) n/s/r wheel arch corroded/general body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner wing tops corroded Not prescribed area) n/s/r wheel arch corroded/general body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,357 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,281 miles

n/s inner wing top at bonnet stay/not prescribed, n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner wing top at bonnet stay/not prescribed, n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing top corrodrd at bonnet stay/not prescribed

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing top corrodrd at bonnet stay/not prescribed

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,041 miles

n/s inner wing top corroded at bonnet strut mounting

Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner wing top corroded at bonnet strut mounting

oil leak auto box pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2007 85,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 85,691 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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JKH 456L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JKH 456L, 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 JKH 456L registered?

JKH 456L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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