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MFB 988

1978 Jeep CJ7

Blue Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Jeep CJ758,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 988
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes wire bound (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 51,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes wire bound

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,580 miles

brake pipes wire bound

offside front lower suspension ball joint has play

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,344 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

front leaf spring bushes deteriorated

nearside front track rod end slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,785 miles

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

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Fail 3 Aug 2013 50,785 miles

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

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

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Pass 7 Jul 2012 50,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,226 miles

steering box needs attention (slight play)

wirebound brake pipes fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,976 miles

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

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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MFB 988 is a 1978 Jeep CJ7 in Blue with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MFB 988, 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 MFB 988 registered?

MFB 988 is a 1978 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 19 September 1978.

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