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SSJ 799

1998 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,671 mi
Last recorded6,671 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep16,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 799
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 6,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 6,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 6,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 2,905 miles

Slight Exhaust Leak--Rear Joint

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front & Rear Leaf Springs

Sign Of Corrosion N/S/F Outrigger

Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,258 miles

Both N/S and O/S top hat sections under step have slight corrosion.

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 2,015 miles

Exhaust Corroding

Headlamp Masks Fitted

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Leaf Spring

Slight Free-Play In Steering

front brake balance poor.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 2,011 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust Corroding

Headlamp Masks Fitted

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Leaf Spring

Slight Free-Play In Steering

Pass 27 Sep 2010 676 miles

axle oil leaks,signs of fluid on front brake back plates

front brake balance just acceptable 25%,erratic front brake readings,recommend attention

front side lights dim

headlamp masks fitted,beam patterns poor

nsf tyre just legal,recommend replacement

osf brake binding slightly

play in steering drag link joints

rear brake balance poor

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust corroding

windscreen washers not fitted (folding windscreen)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no washers fitted,folding screen

ns headlamp aim on top limit

rear brake balance poor,recommend attention

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,877 miles

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

Oil leak

front sidelights dim

no washers fitted (folding windscreen)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 11,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

front sidelights dim

no washers fitted (folding windscreen)

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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SSJ 799 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SSJ 799, 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 SSJ 799 registered?

SSJ 799 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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