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Jensen Interceptor S4

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 4,600 cc

244 VALMOT history

244 VAL is a blue petrol Jensen Interceptor S4 first used on 3 May 1985. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 25,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
25,739 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
67 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
244 VAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
Interceptor S4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
3 May 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

244 VAL was last recorded at 25,739 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,727 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
67 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 25,739 miles
  • 2023 – 25,727 miles
  • 2022 – 25,719 miles
  • 2021 – 25,672 miles
  • 2020 – 25,650 miles
  • 2019 – 25,570 miles
  • 2018 – 25,432 miles
  • 2017 – 25,425 miles
  • 2016 – 25,296 miles
  • 2015 – 25,259 miles
  • 2014 – 25,115 miles
  • 2013 – 25,022 miles
  • 2012 – 24,845 miles
  • 2011 – 24,670 miles
  • 2008 – 24,618 miles
  • 2007 – 24,582 miles
  • 2006 – 24,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,739 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,739 miles (+12)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    25,739 miles
    Test number
    508951115470
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass25,727 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    342564062530
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail25,728 miles (+9)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,728 miles
    Test number
    724256502924
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine refused to re-start (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass25,719 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    499275482730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,672 miles (+22)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,672 miles
    Test number
    364419586439
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass25,650 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    403261931807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,570 miles (+138)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    25,570 miles
    Test number
    985315883901
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass25,432 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    134898348491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  9. Pass25,425 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,425 miles
    Test number
    117938553897
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass25,296 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,296 miles
    Test number
    884552276182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass25,259 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,259 miles
    Test number
    205163965430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,115 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,115 miles
    Test number
    577223284079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,022 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,022 miles
    Test number
    155219273098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,845 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,845 miles
    Test number
    875697982078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    146230891471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,670 miles (+52)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    146107071014
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres heavily perished and cracked

  17. Pass24,618 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,618 miles
    Test number
    221322468169
    • NoteAll four tyres perished and cracked

  18. Fail24,582 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,582 miles
    Test number
    294932947412
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish and crack

  19. Pass24,582 miles (+133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,582 miles
    Test number
    694672847139
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish and crack

  20. Pass24,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    293379576159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,449 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    410699576111
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about 244 VAL

What vehicle is registration 244 VAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 244 VAL on a blue petrol Jensen Interceptor S4 first used on 3 May 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 244 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 244 VAL expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 244 VAL?
The MOT on 244 VAL expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 244 VAL done?
244 VAL was recorded at 25,739 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 67 miles a year.
Has 244 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 244 VAL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 244 VAL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 244 VAL find?
244 VAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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