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TDX 272X

1981 Jeep CJ7

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,327 mi
Last recorded37,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Jeep CJ736,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 272X
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,327 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 37,327 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no windscreen fitted to vehicle so no washers and wipers required (not fitted)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no windscreen fitted to vehicle so no washers and wipers required (not fitted)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 36,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TDX 272X is a 1981 Jeep CJ7 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TDX 272X, 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 TDX 272X registered?

TDX 272X is a 1981 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 12 October 1981.

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