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RAU 382M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Purple Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,146 mi
Last recorded18,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 382M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 18,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 17,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 16,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 15,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 15,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 13,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,181 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 11,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,072 miles

poor connection on washer switch

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,774 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,554 miles

rear diff oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,453 miles

diff has slight oil leak

front reg plate cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,177 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear diff has slight oil leak

vehicle underbody rusting in places

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,001 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 93,001 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,454 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,454 miles

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

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

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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RAU 382M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Purple with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RAU 382M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAU 382M registered?

RAU 382M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 23 November 1973.

Is RAU 382M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 382M shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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