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TPA 570M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 570M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,889 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 68,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,405 miles

power steering slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,035 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,508 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,410 miles

ind a bit slow

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ENGINE VERY BAD OIL LEAK

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ind a bit slow

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,251 miles

o/s/f rack gaiter loose on end // leak zzzzz o/s/f bottom ball worn / up/down movement xxx rattler n/s/f zzzz long brake pedel/ brakes ok

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,552 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,434 miles

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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TPA 570M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPA 570M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TPA 570M registered?

TPA 570M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 17 August 1973.

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