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OPF 277L

1972 Jensen Interceptor

White Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,830 mi
Last recorded13,830 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor60,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPF 277L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 13,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,295 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 6,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake efficiency 56%

Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,996 miles

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

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

brake efficiency 56%

Pass 15 Jul 2005 6,682 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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OPF 277L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor in White with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPF 277L, 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 OPF 277L registered?

OPF 277L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is OPF 277L safe to buy?

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