MOT History from tests of petrol JENSEN INTERCEPTORs year 1971

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Pass percent:74.20%

(The average a petrol JENSEN INTERCEPTOR year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:2,039 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	92
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	57
Registration plate lamp issues	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Rear brake binding	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel hose excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	2
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol JENSEN INTERCEPTORs year 1971

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