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MHE 87M

1974 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,628 mi
Last recorded20,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor50,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHE 87M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 20,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 19,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,516 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,769 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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MHE 87M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHE 87M, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHE 87M registered?

MHE 87M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is MHE 87M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHE 87M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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