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PNS 928P

1976 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Silver Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,543 mi
Last recorded48,543 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Jensen Interceptor III Auto56,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNS 928P
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 48,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,453 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 48,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 48,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,713 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 47,713 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,607 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play uj to to rack (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,849 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 87,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,480 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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PNS 928P is a 1976 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Silver with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1976 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 56,359 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNS 928P, 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 50 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 PNS 928P registered?

PNS 928P is a 1976 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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