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Jensen Interceptor MOT Results

83.6% pass rate
from 152 tests in 2021
(36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Jensen Interceptor is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.66% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.66% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Horn
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.66% fail on View to rear
      • 0.66% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.66% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.66% fail on Power steering
      • 0.66% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.66% fail on Springs
      • 0.66% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Hose
      • 0.66% fail on Pipe
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.66% fail on Floor
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.66% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.66% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment
  • 0.66% fail on Tyres
    • 0.66% fail on Size/type
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