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VRL 563H

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,611 mi
Last recorded3,611 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 563H
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 3,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 2,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 2,026 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,268 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/f wheel bearing play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 94,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leafsprings covered with gastape not checked

Fail 28 May 2009 34,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leafsprings covered with gastape not checked

Pass 26 May 2008 34,570 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leafsprings covered with gastape not checked

Fail 21 May 2008 34,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leafsprings covered with gastape not checked

Pass 24 May 2007 94,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear floor under sealed

parking brake effort close to legal limit - recommend further investigation.

service brake effort close to the legal limit - recommend further investigation.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,120 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi brake ferrules corroded

oil leak

rear flexi ferrules corroded

sill covers fitted

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering wheel has slight radial movement recommend further investigation

welded reapairs heaverly undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Apr 2006 94,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front flexi brake ferrules corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering wheel has slight radial movement recommend further investigation

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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VRL 563H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRL 563H, 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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VRL 563H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 22 May 1970.

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