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PAX 433M

1974 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

4,360 mi
Last recorded4,360 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor50,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 433M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 4,360 miles

N/S exhaust clamp missing, O/S exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2017 4,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S exhaust clamp missing, O/S exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 4,273 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 4,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,254 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 4,191 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 92,998 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cooling fan bracket broken

windscreen wipers are not self cancelling

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,614 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 87,087 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,087 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,062 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axle has propshaft seal leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 87,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axle has propshaft seal leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,854 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,949 miles

play in lower steering column bush.

small splits in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in lower steering column bush.

small splits in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,529 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Handbrake pads wearing thin.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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PAX 433M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,654 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 PAX 433M, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAX 433M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 23 January 1974.

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