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TPX 347M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 347M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 84,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,023 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,023 miles

Headlamp switch faulty MAIN BEAM NOT WORKING (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on DO NOT WORK (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,678 miles

N/S floorpan slightly weakened by corrosion,

Slight freeplay in top of steering column.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auto gear box -oil leak/operation poor

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 81,598 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sills underbody corroded & repaired

slight movement in steering wheel & nearside trackrod

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 17 May 2007 81,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sills underbody corroded & repaired

slight movement in steering wheel & nearside trackrod

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,418 miles

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

nearside steering rack slight wear

underbody heavily undersealed

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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TPX 347M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TPX 347M, 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 TPX 347M registered?

TPX 347M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 16 October 1973.

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