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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto. Check any Interceptor Iii Auto by registration number below.

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87.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.8%

vs Jensen Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 87.2%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the Jensen brand average of 86.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Interceptor Iii Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

1973

Based on 44 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Jensen average: 86.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

10.3%

0

Based on 35 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Jensen average: 86.3%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside Lower

4.5%

Nearside

2.3%

Front Nearside Lower

2.3%

Other Jensen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Jensen models.

Jensen Interceptor

92.4% pass rate

Jensen Jensen-healey

73.1% pass rate

Jensen Unclassified

88.2% pass rate

Jensen FF

91.7% pass rate

Jensen CV8

91.7% pass rate

Jensen SV8

85.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto

Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto is 87.2% compared to the Jensen average of 86.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.2%, the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto?
Typical mileage for the Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto: 47,186 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Interceptor Iii Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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