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PHW 500M

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Yellow Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,714 mi
Last recorded59,714 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHW 500M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,714 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 57,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,057 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,032 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,947 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear inner quarter

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear inner quarter

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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PHW 500M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Yellow with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 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 PHW 500M, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHW 500M registered?

PHW 500M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is PHW 500M safe to buy?

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