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XVM 449L

1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Red Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto66,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVM 449L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,890 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front and rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,820 miles

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

age cracks to all tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,810 miles

offside front tyre wall cracking

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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XVM 449L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Red with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,295 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 III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVM 449L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVM 449L registered?

XVM 449L is a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is XVM 449L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVM 449L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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