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KAE 7L

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAE 7L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 53,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 53,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover missing on offside front inner wing exposing wiring/ relays etc

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,038 miles

Oil leak

evidence of tyres contacting body

fuel hoses slightly perished

Fail 17 Jul 2014 52,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

evidence of tyres contacting body

fuel hoses slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,838 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,809 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,809 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,496 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s silencer damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,496 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s silencer damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,033 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2009 46,749 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

parking brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,097 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

washer pump output poor

Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,097 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer pump output poor

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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KAE 7L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,295 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAE 7L, 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 54 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 KAE 7L registered?

KAE 7L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is KAE 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAE 7L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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