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MPB 887K

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

White Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,043 mi
Last recorded36,043 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 887K
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,043 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 36,041 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,876 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,812 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 35,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,410 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,009 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,478 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,795 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Advise LHD H/Lamps fitted

Advise slight corrosion to N/S floor pan

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,671 miles

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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MPB 887K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in White with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,295 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPB 887K, 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 54 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MPB 887K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 6 June 1972.

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