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KSX 172N

1975 Jensen Interceptor

Yellow Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,275 mi
Last recorded34,275 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1975 Jensen Interceptor49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSX 172N
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 34,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,652 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake pads wearing thin

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,573 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake pads wearing thin

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,209 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

under side of vehical heaverly under sealed

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,374 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake pads low

sill covers fitted

slight brake judder front and rear

Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake pads low

sill covers fitted

slight brake judder front and rear

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil weep from rear diff

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,519 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,503 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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KSX 172N is a 1975 Jensen Interceptor in Yellow with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 KSX 172N, 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 51 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KSX 172N registered?

KSX 172N is a 1975 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 24 March 1975.

Is KSX 172N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSX 172N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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