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SAX 739M

1981 Jensen Interceptor

Silver Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAX 739M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 90,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,614 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 87,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,033 miles

N/S WIPER IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,943 miles

exhaust blow from manifold area.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,687 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,110 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 85,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 84,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,676 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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SAX 739M is a 1981 Jensen Interceptor in Silver with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SAX 739M, 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 45 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAX 739M?

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What year was SAX 739M registered?

SAX 739M is a 1981 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is SAX 739M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAX 739M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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