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A404 GPV

1983 Jeep CJ7

Red Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Jeep CJ778,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA404 GPV
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis corroded

tank cover and other cover plates corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 69,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis corroded

tank cover and other cover plates corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underneath body shell badly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 69,712 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underneath body shell badly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,448 miles

floor pan corroded

fuel and brake lines covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,447 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

floor pan corroded

fuel and brake lines covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front brake pipes covered in oil. unable to fully inspect

nearside floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

offside floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

rear brake pipes covered in grease. unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front brake pipes covered in oil. unable to fully inspect

nearside floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

offside floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

rear brake pipes covered in grease. unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,423 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

no windscreen fitted at time of retest

various areas of corrosion present adjacent to prescribed areas

Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,752 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyre inner & outer walls showing signs of deterioration (cracking )

all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 12 Nov 2009

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,463 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 65,463 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A404 GPV is a 1983 Jeep CJ7 in Red with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1983 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 78,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A404 GPV, 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 43 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A404 GPV is a 1983 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 8 November 1983.

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