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Jensen Interceptor MOT Results

79.4% pass rate
from 402 tests in 2017
(29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.00% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.50% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.75% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 1.00% fail on Battery
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.50% fail on Lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Rear wheels
      • 0.75% fail on Front wheels (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake operation
    • 3.5% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.2% fail on Components
        • 1.2% fail on Hoses
        • 0.50% fail on Pipes
        • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.25% fail on Valves
      • 0.75% fail on Operation
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.25% fail on Leaks
    • 1.00% fail on Hub components
      • 0.75% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage (47 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Wipers (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering system
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Free play
        • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.25% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.7% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering operation
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Component mounting (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.25% fail on Front
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.50% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis
    • 0.50% fail on Body condition
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Drivers
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Passengers
  • 1.5% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on System
  • 1.00% fail on Tyres
    • 0.75% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.75% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.50% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.25% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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