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SNU 205X

1982 Jeep CJ7

Blue Diesel 2369cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Jeep CJ733,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNU 205X
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,369cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,247 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 75,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 75,199 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt no reserve travel on belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 74,646 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,611 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 74,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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SNU 205X is a 1982 Jeep CJ7 in Blue with a 2,369cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 33,066 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 SNU 205X, 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 44 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SNU 205X registered?

SNU 205X is a 1982 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 4 January 1982.

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