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JAA 307S

1978 Jeep CJ7

Black Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,623 mi
Last recorded65,623 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Jeep CJ758,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 307S
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,623 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 65,623 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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JAA 307S is a 1978 Jeep CJ7 in Black with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JAA 307S, 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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What year was JAA 307S registered?

JAA 307S is a 1978 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 18 May 1978.

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The MOT history for JAA 307S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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