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KXC 889H

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXC 889H
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,660 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake limits just met

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake limits just met

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,037 miles

Handbrake just met limits

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,748 miles

Handbrake just met limits

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,665 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,287 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2012 89,287 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)

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

PAS belt loose

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

PAS belt loose

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,018 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,467 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 87,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,553 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 84,362 miles

Dust coveron bottom ball joint split.

Dust covers on both track rod ends perished & starting to crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,362 miles

Dust coveron bottom ball joint split.

Dust covers on both track rod ends perished & starting to crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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KXC 889H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 68,018 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 KXC 889H, 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 56 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KXC 889H registered?

KXC 889H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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