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RDS 4

2001 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,719 mi
Last recorded40,719 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Hotchkiss Jeep13,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDS 4
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,593 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,057 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

some wear in steering idler arm bushes.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,289 miles

some wear in center steering idler.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,567 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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RDS 4 is a 2001 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Hotchkiss Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 13,571 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 RDS 4, 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 25 years old, this Hotchkiss Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDS 4 registered?

RDS 4 is a 2001 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is RDS 4 safe to buy?

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