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PBK 853M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Green Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,127 mi
Last recorded75,127 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBK 853M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,611 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,376 miles

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 26 Mar 2020 74,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,869 miles

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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PBK 853M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Green with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBK 853M, 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 53 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 PBK 853M registered?

PBK 853M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 26 October 1973.

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