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C182 JGL

1986 Jeep CJ7

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,217 mi
Last recorded11,217 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 JGL
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 11,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 11,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 11,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 11,017 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both brake hoses rub on shock absorbers

Reverse lamp sticks on

Vehicle manufactured 1985/6. Tested as January 1986

Pass 4 Nov 2021 10,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 10,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 10,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 10,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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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C182 JGL is a 1986 Jeep CJ7 in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C182 JGL, 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 40 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C182 JGL registered?

C182 JGL is a 1986 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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