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JSJ 897

1998 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,060 mi
Last recorded15,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep16,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 897
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 75,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,815 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,877 miles

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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JSJ 897 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 16,594 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 JSJ 897, 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 28 years old, this Hotchkiss Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSJ 897 registered?

JSJ 897 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is JSJ 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSJ 897 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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