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TOU 905T

1978 Jeep CJ7

Black Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,536 mi
Last recorded22,536 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Jeep CJ758,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOU 905T
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 22,536 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 23,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,573 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 22,570 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

fuel and brake pipes rusting

genral under body corrosion and chassis rust

small exhaust blow

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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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TOU 905T is a 1978 Jeep CJ7 in Black with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 58,046 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 TOU 905T, 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 48 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOU 905T registered?

TOU 905T is a 1978 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 3 October 1978.

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