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OBT 3

1969 Jensen Interceptor

Cream Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1969 Jensen Interceptor67,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBT 3
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1969
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,275 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREADS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LOWER STEERING COLUMN BUSH WORN

POWER STEERING BELT SLACK

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,133 miles

slight leak from exhaust manifold

Fail 17 Nov 2016 72,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight brake bind on nearside rear

slight leak from exhaust manifold

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,971 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension, ball joint dust covers leaking grease

Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,317 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front engine mounting bolt missing

offside front top shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated

slight brake bind on rear wheels

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre rubbing on antiroll bar link

Fail 22 Jul 2011 71,066 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre rubbing on antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,616 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,576 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIHGTLY

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,512 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 70,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side parking brake low effort

Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

off side parking brake low effort

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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OBT 3 is a 1969 Jensen Interceptor in Cream with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,389 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 OBT 3, 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 57 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBT 3 is a 1969 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 2 July 1969.

Is OBT 3 safe to buy?

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