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KKP 718L

1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,669 mi
Last recorded76,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto55,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKP 718L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,669 miles

handbrake reading 16%, minimum requirement 16%

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake reading 16%, minimum requirement 16%

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,768 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake reading 16%, minimum requirement 16%

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,403 miles

corrosion offside front floor

handbrake reading 18%

nearside front upper arm inner forward bush nearing wear limit

offside front upper arm inner rearward bush nearing wear limit

pitting rear discs

rear shackle bushes deteriorated

slight bind offside rear brake

slight wear steering column

steering rack leaking offside, but not excessively

Fail 12 Jul 2017 72,393 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement rear centre quadrant partially seized (3.5.1k)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both rubbing wheels (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion offside front floor

nearside front upper arm inner forward bush nearing wear limit

nearside rear and offside front tyre badly cracked

offside front upper arm inner rearward bush nearing wear limit

pitting rear discs

rear shackle bushes deteriorated

slight wear steering column

steering rack leaking offside, but not excessively

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,979 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 71,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KKP 718L is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,874 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 KKP 718L, 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 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKP 718L registered?

KKP 718L is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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