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LGC 356T

1978 Jeep CJ7

White Petrol 4980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,286 mi
Last recorded61,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Jeep CJ758,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGC 356T
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,980cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,286 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,904 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,958 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,956 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 57,817 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 57,237 miles

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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LGC 356T is a 1978 Jeep CJ7 in White with a 4,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGC 356T, 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 LGC 356T registered?

LGC 356T is a 1978 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is LGC 356T safe to buy?

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