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ERO 480Y

1981 Jeep CJ7

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Jeep CJ736,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 480Y
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,656 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 73,642 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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ERO 480Y is a 1981 Jeep CJ7 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 ERO 480Y, 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 ERO 480Y registered?

ERO 480Y is a 1981 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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