1985 Jeep Unknown 4.2L Petrol · D7 YDL
1985 Jeep Unknown (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 120,265 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 4228cc
D7 YDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 120,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D7 YDL Mileage History
- 09/06/2023118,916 mi
- 09/06/2023118,916 mi
- 14/06/2024119,678 mi+762 mi
- 28/06/2024119,694 mi+16 mi
- 13/06/2025120,265 mi+571 mi
Average of roughly 670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D7 YDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jeep Unknown (D7 YDL) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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