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VTK 739

1971 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,059 mi
Last recorded45,059 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTK 739
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,059 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD JOINTS BLOWING AND FILLED WITH PASTE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,059 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD JOINTS BLOWING AND FILLED WITH PASTE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 45,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside rusty

Fail 19 May 2011 45,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

underside rusty

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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VTK 739 is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 57,037 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 VTK 739, 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 55 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTK 739 registered?

VTK 739 is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is VTK 739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTK 739 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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