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XMC 72M

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Purple Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,698 mi
Last recorded61,698 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 72M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,698 miles

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both "A" pillars corroded and flexing near door check straps (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper ball joint gaiters splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal at propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all of underside "stone guarded" or undersealed, some patches of corrosion visible on floor pans, flexing under thumb pressure

hazzard lamp operation faulty as only working on near side lamps

throttle pedal anti slip surface missing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 61,698 miles

All direction indicators not working all, including repeater lamps not working via indicator switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam can't get main beam to switch off when dipped beam is on, ie constantly on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings retaining bolts appear loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both "A" pillars corroded and flexing near door check straps (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper ball joint gaiters splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal at propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all of underside "stone guarded" or undersealed, some patches of corrosion visible on floor pans, flexing under thumb pressure

hazzard lamp operation faulty as only working on near side lamps

throttle pedal anti slip surface missing

Pass 24 May 2017 61,032 miles

Both front upper swivels deteriorated

Drivers inner "A" frame and wheel arches corroded

Front Windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,543 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 59,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,513 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,855 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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XMC 72M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Purple with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 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 XMC 72M, 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 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMC 72M registered?

XMC 72M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 17 August 1973.

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