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TLG 541L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Grey Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,367 mi
Last recorded34,367 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 541L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 34,367 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 34,358 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board manifold leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached securing nut not fitted correctly (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various oil leaks on engine, transmission and rear axle

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,396 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 31,396 miles

Braking system leaking Reservoir area (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub has a locking device incorrectly secured

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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TLG 541L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Grey 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 TLG 541L, 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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TLG 541L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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