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DPY 638

1947 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,163 mi
Last recorded11,163 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1947 Willys Jeep13,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPY 638
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 11,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 356 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn close to wear marker.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,133 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 11,133 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Fail 30 May 2009 11,133 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,133 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise corrosion to n/s & o/s of body tub

Fail 20 Feb 2008 356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 356 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 356 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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How Reliable is the Willys Jeep?

Based on 2,990 MOT tests across 494 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
226
Miles/Year
84
Year Lifespan
494
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 58
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
position lamp(s) not working 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
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DPY 638 is a 1947 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1947 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,523 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 Willys Jeep fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPY 638, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Willys Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 84 years. At 79 years old, this Willys Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPY 638 registered?

DPY 638 is a 1947 Willys Jeep, first registered on 7 April 1947.

Is DPY 638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPY 638 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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