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DSU 821

1987 Ford Jeep

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,750 mi
Last recorded3,750 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 821
MakeFord
ModelJeep
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 3,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 1,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 618 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 3 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 21,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Ford Jeep?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
84
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
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DSU 821 is a 1987 Ford Jeep in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Ford Jeep fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSU 821, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 84 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Jeep is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSU 821 registered?

DSU 821 is a 1987 Ford Jeep, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is DSU 821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 821 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSU 821 have outstanding finance?

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