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G68 VPP

1989 Jeep CJ7

Silver Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 VPP
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 88,521 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose rear bolts missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,487 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes have braided covering. Unable to assess condition

oil leak (oil filter?)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,284 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G68 VPP is a 1989 Jeep CJ7 in Silver with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G68 VPP, 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 37 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G68 VPP registered?

G68 VPP is a 1989 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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