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FEH 280T

1979 Jeep CJ7

Black Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,720 mi
Last recorded31,720 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Jeep CJ763,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEH 280T
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,720 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear spring leaves delaminated.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,720 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear spring leaves delaminated.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,885 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 30,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FEH 280T is a 1979 Jeep CJ7 in Black with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 FEH 280T, 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 47 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FEH 280T registered?

FEH 280T is a 1979 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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