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NPF 413L

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Green Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,662 mi
Last recorded62,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 413L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 62,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,430 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 62,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump issue (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,670 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,829 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Hole in floor not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Hole in floor not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,287 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 60,204 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,587 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,088 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,685 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear springs inverted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,608 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear springs inverted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 58,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,620 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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NPF 413L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Green with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NPF 413L, 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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What year was NPF 413L registered?

NPF 413L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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