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SUF 653H

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Black Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,935 mi
Last recorded2,935 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 653H
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 2,935 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 2,928 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 2,906 miles

Oil leak

hand brake shoes low

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 May 2016 2,906 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 2,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhurst system loose but surported

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 2,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 2,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 2,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 2,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 2,630 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 2,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,240 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,034 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,558 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 539 miles

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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SUF 653H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Black with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 68,018 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 SUF 653H, 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 56 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUF 653H registered?

SUF 653H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 24 April 1970.

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