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RMW 996M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,802 mi
Last recorded47,802 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMW 996M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads both sides are wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front caliper mounting bolts have not had lock tabs bent over

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,611 miles

Oil leak front diff seal ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()

Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()

Oil leak front diff seal ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,558 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,309 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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RMW 996M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RMW 996M, 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 RMW 996M registered?

RMW 996M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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