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WLX 659M

1974 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

2,832 mi
Last recorded2,832 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Jensen Interceptor50,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLX 659M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 2,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 2,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 2,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 1,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 1,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 9 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 4 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low outer (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high inner (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,230 miles

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,990 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing on outer sidewalls

Engine oil leak, area around oil filter offtake plate and pipework.

Gearbox oil leak, from sump gasket area.

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter securing clip has detached from gaiter. Gaiter is still secure and preventing ingress of dirt.

Fail 15 May 2014 44,990 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing on outer sidewalls

Engine oil leak, area around oil filter offtake plate and pipework.

Gearbox oil leak, from sump gasket area.

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter securing clip has detached from gaiter. Gaiter is still secure and preventing ingress of dirt.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 43,883 miles

Engine oil leak from area of remote filter offtake adaptor plate.

Slight oil leak from automatic transmission around sump pan.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,883 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak from area of remote filter offtake adaptor plate.

Slight oil leak from automatic transmission around sump pan.

Pass 8 May 2012 41,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 40,419 miles

Both sills have corroded through below door aperture,outwith any MOT prescribed area, advise to have repaired.

Nearside front tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Offside parking brake giving less.

Slight vibrations from rear brakes on test rollers.

Pass 19 May 2010 40,373 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 40,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 39,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,370 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,362 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,692 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight wear/play, offside is worst and should be adjusted.

Nearside front floor panel has corroded through.

Nearside sill has corroded through,outwith MOT prescribed area.

Top coolant hose from radiator is very close to belt pulley.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,466 miles

A mouse has been active at nearside engine bay bulkhead.

Both front brake discs show warping on test rollers.

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion.

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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WLX 659M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1974 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,654 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 WLX 659M, 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 52 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLX 659M registered?

WLX 659M is a 1974 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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The MOT history for WLX 659M shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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