MOT reliability
Honda Cj
17 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Honda Cj vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cj has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,989 miles.
17
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
201
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cj problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cj MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Steering18%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes4%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda Cj pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Honda Cj MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cj MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- front brake binding (4 times)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (4 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- headlamp mounting poor (2 times)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) (2 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- adsvise front tyre slihtly craceked (2 times)
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
Honda Cj pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 21,689 |
| 1979 | 4 | 7 | 100% | 26,233 |
| 1978 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 12,283 |
| 1977 | 4 | 22 | 95% | 39,827 |
| 1976 | 5 | 18 | 78% | 13,608 |
Honda Cj reliability FAQ
Across 17 Honda Cj vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cj MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Cj in our data has covered around
22,989 miles.
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