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Jensen Interceptor

Black · Petrol · 1969 · 7,200 cc

8157 PEMOT history

8157 PE is a black petrol Jensen Interceptor first used on 14 Jul 1969. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,629 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8157 PE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
Interceptor
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
7,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1969
First used
14 Jul 1969
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8157 PE was last recorded at 44,629 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,522 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,107 miles
Average per year
643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,629 miles
  • 2024 – 43,522 miles
  • 2023 – 43,482 miles
  • 2022 – 43,012 miles
  • 2020 – 42,113 miles
  • 2019 – 41,885 miles
  • 2018 – 41,307 miles
  • 2017 – 40,945 miles
  • 2016 – 40,128 miles
  • 2015 – 39,492 miles
  • 2014 – 38,764 miles
  • 2013 – 38,068 miles
  • 2012 – 37,174 miles
  • 2011 – 36,039 miles
  • 2010 – 34,801 miles
  • 2009 – 33,372 miles
  • 2008 – 32,084 miles
  • 2006 – 31,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,629 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering column lower bearing/bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,629 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    224664476201
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass43,522 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    276807343541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,482 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,482 miles
    Test number
    815131647705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,012 miles (+899)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    508552703014
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken, but still able to open and close
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside heavily worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in lower steering column bearing/bush
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass42,113 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    861896851107
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column lower bearing/bush
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Fail42,110 miles (+225)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    788830595081
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass41,885 miles (+578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    847428838949
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column lower bearing/bush
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass41,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    352133151855
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  9. Fail41,307 miles (+362)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    879436543113
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass40,945 miles (+817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    516339857898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  11. Pass40,128 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    450894333858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,492 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    239257725406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,474 miles (+710)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,474 miles
    Test number
    537173785039
    • FailureLower Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCorrosion evident in offside front floorpan
    • NoteOil weepage

  14. Pass38,764 miles (+696)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,764 miles
    Test number
    627695684067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass38,068 miles (+894)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    268596683036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass37,174 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    188066592434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes slight perishing

  17. Fail37,167 miles (+1,128)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    995188062091
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes perishing

  18. Pass36,039 miles (+1,238)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    235493561097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly perished
    • NoteOffside and nearside front floor corroded

  19. Pass34,801 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    142353460462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion nearside front floor pan
    • NoteCorrosion offside front floor pan/ inner sill

  20. Fail34,801 miles (+1,429)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    133083060431
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion nearside front floor pan
    • NoteCorrosion offside front floor pan/ inner sill

  21. Pass33,372 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    412249269070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBreather hoses loose in engine bay
    • NoteOil leak from gear box
    • NoteOil leak from rear dif

  22. Fail33,372 miles (+1,288)4 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    604932169075
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBreather hoses loose in engine bay
    • NoteOil leak from gear box
    • NoteOil leak from rear dif

  23. Pass32,084 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,084 miles
    Test number
    181311158010
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteRear hand brake pads low
    • NoteSteering rack has slight fluid leak

  24. Fail32,083 miles (+313)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,083 miles
    Test number
    541664848079
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear hand brake pads low
    • NoteSteering rack has slight fluid leak

  25. Fail31,770 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    334182696293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass31,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    353922496250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8157 PE

What vehicle is registration 8157 PE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8157 PE on a black petrol Jensen Interceptor first used on 14 Jul 1969. 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 8157 PE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8157 PE is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8157 PE?
The MOT on 8157 PE is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8157 PE done?
8157 PE was recorded at 44,629 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 643 miles a year.
Has 8157 PE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8157 PE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 8157 PE 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 8157 PE find?
8157 PE passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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