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NEA 5L

1972 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,304 mi
Last recorded16,304 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor60,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEA 5L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,304 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 15,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 14,594 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 14,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight knock offside front top wishbone

Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,453 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 14,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 14,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,904 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

side walls of tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jun 2011 13,904 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s outer sill corroded

side walls of tyres starting to perish

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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NEA 5L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,001 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 NEA 5L, 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 54 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEA 5L registered?

NEA 5L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is NEA 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEA 5L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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