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SEA 460L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Black Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,450 mi
Last recorded2,450 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 460L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 2,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 2,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe across caliper corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2017 2,390 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,223 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r leaf spring slightly corroded

o/s/r leaf spring slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2006 2,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs rusty

nearside top suspension washer slightly fouling road wheel on inner edge

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

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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SEA 460L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Black with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SEA 460L, 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 SEA 460L registered?

SEA 460L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is SEA 460L safe to buy?

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