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LAH 78L

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,792 mi
Last recorded82,792 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 78L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 82,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,619 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,616 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,010 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 81,880 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,820 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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LAH 78L is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LAH 78L, 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 LAH 78L registered?

LAH 78L is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is LAH 78L safe to buy?

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