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XEA 724H

1970 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Jensen Interceptor68,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEA 724H
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,810 miles

Engine gearbox and rear diff are all leaking oil underside of car is saturated.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,347 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Several oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Several oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear exhaust box mount broken.

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spark plugs are very rusty.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear exhaust box mount broken.

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spark plugs are very rusty.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,750 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff leaking oil.

Underside of car is very rusty.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff leaking oil.

Underside of car is very rusty.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,250 miles

corrosin o/s/f floor corner

oil leak on engine/rear diff

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,985 miles

Both brake resovoir hoses to master cylinder are starting to perish

Engine gearbox and diff are all leaking.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Transmission pipes are leaking.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,621 miles

O/S/R EXHAUST SILENCER SUPPORT MOUNTINGS WORN.

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK NOT AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,234 miles

GROMMETS MISSING REAR INNER WINGS.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F INNER WING EXCESSIVE CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,234 miles

GROMMETS MISSING REAR INNER WINGS.

O/S/F INNER WING EXCESSIVE CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,690 miles

centre of sunvisors not supported.

corrosion starting rear chassis.

excessive corrosion o/s/f inner wing cover.

footbrake travel.

front and rear discs rusty.

front discs slightly warped.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,107 miles

ADVISE FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.

O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN.

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 83,107 miles

ADVISE FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 82,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,064 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 82,064 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XEA 724H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEA 724H, 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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What year was XEA 724H registered?

XEA 724H is a 1970 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 2 January 1970.

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