MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper suspension pivot has slight movement
nearside and offside inner and outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?
Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 873M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Silver with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RUF 873M, 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.
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What year was RUF 873M registered?
RUF 873M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 10 August 1973.
Is RUF 873M safe to buy?
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