MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight corrosion on rear brake discs.
Advise replacement 'brake reservoir' supply hose, hose has deteriorated with age and is showing cracks.
Drivers door shut needs adjustment, door took several attempts to shut.
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?
Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MHE 242M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Grey with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 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 MHE 242M, 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 53 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 MHE 242M registered?
MHE 242M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.
Is MHE 242M safe to buy?
The MOT history for MHE 242M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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