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XMB 268J

1971 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,867 mi
Last recorded58,867 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Jensen Interceptor57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMB 268J
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 58,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,301 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,498 miles

n/s seatbelt web slight fluff

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,497 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s seatbelt web slight fluff

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,233 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 May 2014 57,186 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front wing supports corroded on top of chassis rails

front bumper/valance corroded

general vehicle structure condition decreasing due to slight corrosion in many areas

Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front wing supports corroded on top of chassis rails

front bumper/valance corroded

general vehicle structure condition decreasing due to slight corrosion in many areas

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

both front upper inner wing cover/supports corroded

front valance corroded

offside registration plate bulb has loose connection

Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

both front upper inner wing cover/supports corroded

front valance corroded

offside registration plate bulb has loose connection

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,068 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,057 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED...

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD ON EDGES AND PERISH CRACKS.

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AREA N/S...

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,048 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,033 miles

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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XMB 268J is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XMB 268J, 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 XMB 268J registered?

XMB 268J is a 1971 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 12 July 1971.

Is XMB 268J safe to buy?

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