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HSL 706

1999 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

24,050 mi
Last recorded24,050 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep20,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 706
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 24,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 24,045 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 23,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 23,827 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 23,459 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 23,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 23,142 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 23,141 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,580 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop rear u/j ()

exhaust rear bobbin split

Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,385 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 22,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy corroded & blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear bracket (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,842 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 21,841 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust bobbin split.

rear prop rear u/j worn.

small splits in both front tyre treads.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 21,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust bobbin split.

small cracks in n/s/r tyre,& sidewalls of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,340 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 21,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

splits in treads of both fronts & n/s/r tyres.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,089 miles

small cracks in tread & sidewall of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 16 May 2011 20,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 20,921 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rumble from o/s/f wheel bearing.

small cracks in n/s/r tyre sidewalls.

Pass 25 May 2010 20,615 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 20,610 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,396 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,086 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 20,078 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,885 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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HSL 706 is a 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSL 706, 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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HSL 706 is a 1999 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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