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OAW 877X

1981 Jeep CJ7

Black Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Jeep CJ736,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAW 877X
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 6 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 3 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive V8 engine This is the N/S bank. O/S bank is ok. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt loose. (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Loose. (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt loose. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt loose. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2006

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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OAW 877X is a 1981 Jeep CJ7 in Black with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 36,251 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 OAW 877X, 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 45 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAW 877X registered?

OAW 877X is a 1981 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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