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

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91.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.2%

vs Jensen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Jensen Interceptor — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jensen Interceptor has an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the Jensen brand average of 86.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Interceptor is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Jensen Interceptor, 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 performs at MOT across different model years.

1974

Based on 43 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Jensen average: 86.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.7%

1973

Based on 48 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Jensen average: 86.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 105 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Jensen average: 86.3%
Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Nearside

9.3%

Front Offside

4.7%

Offside

2.3%

Other Jensen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Jensen models.

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

Jensen Interceptor Iii Auto

88.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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

Jensen Interceptor — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jensen Interceptor MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jensen Interceptor?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jensen Interceptor is 91.5% 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?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Jensen Interceptor reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, the Jensen Interceptor 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?
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?
Typical mileage for the Jensen Interceptor: 46,399 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Interceptor to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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