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USA 426X

1981 Jeep CJ7

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,803 mi
Last recorded91,803 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Jeep CJ736,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSA 426X
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 91,803 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 91,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,554 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 91,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 91,317 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 90,390 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front door missing

old welding to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2014 90,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front door missing

old welding

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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USA 426X is a 1981 Jeep CJ7 in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 USA 426X, 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 USA 426X registered?

USA 426X is a 1981 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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