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BMJ 438T

1978 Jeep CJ7

Blue Petrol 5899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,645 mi
Last recorded54,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Jeep CJ758,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMJ 438T
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,645 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 54,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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BMJ 438T is a 1978 Jeep CJ7 in Blue with a 5,899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 58,046 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 BMJ 438T, 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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How do I check the history of BMJ 438T?

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What year was BMJ 438T registered?

BMJ 438T is a 1978 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is BMJ 438T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMJ 438T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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