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NJT 266W

1981 Jeep CJ7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

4,918 mi
Last recorded4,918 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Jeep CJ736,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 266W
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 4,918 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 4,906 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both wet (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake is pressed (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 4,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 3,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 3,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 3,114 miles

Offside Front Indicater lens faded.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 3,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Indicater lens faded.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 2,876 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,513 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 2,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.84% (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 2,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 2,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 1,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 387 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 99,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 97,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,354 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,013 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 85,927 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,860 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 79,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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NJT 266W is a 1981 Jeep CJ7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1981 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 36,251 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 NJT 266W, 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 45 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJT 266W registered?

NJT 266W is a 1981 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 3 February 1981.

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