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HSJ 462

1998 Hotchkiss Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,235 mi
Last recorded20,235 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep16,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 462
MakeHotchkiss
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 19,771 miles

oil leak round rear transmission area but han brake working

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,483 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,468 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

movement/eng float in nearside rear hub - advise repair adjustment

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,652 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes pull slightly to right

Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,939 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO AXLE SLIGHTLY TWISTED.

SOME PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,534 miles

Centre Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 13,372 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING. †MANUAL WIPERS. †SOME PLAY STEERING BOX AND IDLERS.

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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HSJ 462 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSJ 462, 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 HSJ 462 registered?

HSJ 462 is a 1998 Hotchkiss Jeep, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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