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ESJ 919

1997 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,635 mi
Last recorded11,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Willys Jeep12,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 919
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 11,408 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 1,223 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,776 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,223 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 1,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 1,590 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 1,590 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,075 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 13,075 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 12,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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ESJ 919 is a 1997 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 12,416 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 ESJ 919, 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 29 years old, this Willys Jeep is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESJ 919 registered?

ESJ 919 is a 1997 Willys Jeep, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is ESJ 919 safe to buy?

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