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TUT 89L

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Red Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,091 mi
Last recorded6,091 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 89L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 6,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 5,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 4,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 2,378 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,396 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,669 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,865 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,949 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,119 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,116 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres old ( still in visual good condition )

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

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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TUT 89L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Red with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TUT 89L, 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 TUT 89L registered?

TUT 89L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is TUT 89L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUT 89L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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