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Jensen Interceptor MOT Results

84.1% pass rate
from 201 tests in 2020
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.00% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.00% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.00% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.00% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.50% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt
          • 1.00% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.00% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.00% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.50% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Wipers
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.00% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.00% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.00% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.00% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.00% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.00% fail on Power steering
      • 1.00% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.50% fail on Transmission
      • 0.50% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.00% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.00% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.00% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Tyres
    • 0.50% fail on Condition
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