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194 CEL

1985 Jeep CJ7

Blue Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Jeep CJ7100,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration194 CEL
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 84,232 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play end of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,008 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,998 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,728 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,720 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside brake disc surface rust inner side

Pass 21 May 2010 82,702 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,510 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,409 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep CJ7?

Based on 731 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 13
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 12
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194 CEL is a 1985 Jeep CJ7 in Blue with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 100,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep CJ7 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 194 CEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep CJ7 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 41 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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194 CEL is a 1985 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 7 April 1985.

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