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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.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp
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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
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Horn
- 1.00% fail on Battery
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp
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0.50% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.50% fail on Lamp
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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8.2% fail on
Brakes
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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
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3.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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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
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2.2% fail on
Components
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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
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0.50% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.50% fail on Condition
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0.50% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.50% fail on Linkage (47 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Brake performance
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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)
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4.2% fail on
Steering
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
- 1.7% fail on Steering rack
- 0.75% fail on Track rod end
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0.25% fail on
Free play
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack
- 0.25% fail on Steering arm
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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
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
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4.2% fail on
Suspension
(57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.25% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.25% fail on Front
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0.25% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.25% fail on Condition
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1.7% fail on
Suspension arms
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1.7% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.50% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.50% fail on Chassis
- 0.50% fail on Body condition
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0.50% fail on
Doors
- 0.50% fail on Drivers
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0.25% fail on
Seats
- 0.25% fail on Passengers
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0.50% fail on
Vehicle structure
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
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0.25% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.25% fail on System
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1.00% fail on
Tyres
- 0.75% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Tread depth
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0.75% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.75% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.25% fail on Condition
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0.75% fail on
Seat belts
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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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