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ESL 553

1999 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Willys Jeep16,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 553
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,194cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 72,050 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,704 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,703 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 71,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 71,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 70,191 miles

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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ESL 553 is a 1999 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,998 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ESL 553, 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 27 years old, this Willys Jeep is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESL 553 registered?

ESL 553 is a 1999 Willys Jeep, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is ESL 553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 553 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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