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WSJ 442

1998 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,589 mi
Last recorded21,589 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep16,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 442
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 21,589 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 21,561 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 21,332 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 21,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 21,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,893 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,288 miles

front seat belts not required-but seciure and acceptable

washers not fitted-folding screen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,747 miles

font seat belts not required - but secure and acceptable

slight leak front hubs

washers not fitted - folding screen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,697 miles

front tractor units slight weeping of oil

seat belts fitted to front seats but not required but are secure and acceptable

washers not fitted as screen removable and adjustable

Fail 14 Mar 2012 18,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

front tractor units slight weeping of oil

seat belts fitted to front seats but not required but are secure and acceptable

washers not fitted as screen removable and adjustable

Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,593 miles

various oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Fail 12 Dec 2006 18,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,351 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,066 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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WSJ 442 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WSJ 442, 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 WSJ 442 registered?

WSJ 442 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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