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FSL 401

1999 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,294 mi
Last recorded34,294 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep20,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 401
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2017 34,294 miles

Nearside Rust near petrol tank

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,688 miles

rust in body above fuel tank ns

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,513 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rusting in body on ns by fuel tank

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rust in body on nsf by petrol tank

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust on ns body by fuel tank

tyres old and starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor rust in ns floors

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,321 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,899 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gear box oil leak

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
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FSL 401 is a 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 20,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSL 401, 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 27 years old, this Hotchkiss Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSL 401 registered?

FSL 401 is a 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 14 August 1999.

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