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NEC 161V

1979 Jeep CJ7

Orange Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2006
Typical for 1979 Jeep CJ763,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 161V
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2006 51,453 miles

chhassis welded and sealed ok at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,421 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NEC 161V is a 1979 Jeep CJ7 in Orange with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 NEC 161V, 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 47 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEC 161V registered?

NEC 161V is a 1979 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is NEC 161V safe to buy?

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