CarVerify

Free Car Check

FSJ 141

1997 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,738 mi
Last recorded49,738 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
4 checks still locked for this Hotchkiss
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSJ 141
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 May 2012 49,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,684 miles

n/s front brake drag

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Hotchkiss Jeep?

Based on 931 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
brake recording little or no effort 10
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
Full Hotchkiss Jeep reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FSJ 141 is a 1997 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Hotchkiss Jeep fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSJ 141, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hotchkiss Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Hotchkiss Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSJ 141?

You can check the full history of FSJ 141 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FSJ 141 registered?

FSJ 141 is a 1997 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is FSJ 141 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSJ 141 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSJ 141 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FSJ 141. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.