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PGU 55K

1972 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,521 mi
Last recorded13,521 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor60,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 55K
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2016 13,520 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,498 miles

Oil leak

no rear fog light

Fail 1 Jul 2015 13,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

no rear fog light

Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 13,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

offside front tyre has cracks in tyre tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 12,839 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

offside front tyre has cracks in tyre tread

Pass 22 May 2010 12,160 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight blows from exhaust joints various.

Slight crack starting in inner wing pannel o\s\f.

Stains down side of fuel filler hose to tank . poss spill.

hole corroded in front pannel o\s\f. Not structural.

play in both front wheel bearings.

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,246 miles

" holes in bodywork n\s\r inner quarter panel & o\s\f closing panel not within mot area .

N\s main beam reflector starting to corrode .

N\s\f wiper blade smearing.

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

O\s\f wiper blade starting to split .

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

Slight distortion o\s\f brake disc .

Slight play n\s\f track rod end .

Fail 21 Mar 2009 11,246 miles

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

" holes in bodywork n\s\r inner quarter panel & o\s\f closing panel not within mot area .

N\s main beam reflector starting to corrode .

N\s\f wiper blade smearing.

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

O\s\f wiper blade starting to split .

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

Slight distortion o\s\f brake disc .

Slight play n\s\f track rod end .

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PGU 55K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PGU 55K, 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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PGU 55K is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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