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Jensen Interceptor MOT Results

85.3% pass rate
from 150 tests in 2020
(49% 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.

  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Dipswitch (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment (22% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.67% fail on Switch
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (6.7% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (9.7% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.67% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.67% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.67% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.67% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.67% fail on Cable
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (8.7% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Power steering
      • 0.67% fail on Pump
    • 0.67% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (8.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.67% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission
      • 0.67% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.67% fail on Joints
    • 0.67% fail on Doors
      • 0.67% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.67% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
  • 0.67% fail on Tyres
    • 0.67% fail on Condition
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