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GAS 178

1946 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1946 Willys Jeep19,924 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 178
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1946
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013

wear in steering idler pivot

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

wear in steering idler pivot

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside indicator a bit slower than nearside

propshaft uj has slight play

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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GAS 178 is a 1946 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1946 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 19,924 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 GAS 178, 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 80 years old, this Willys Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAS 178 registered?

GAS 178 is a 1946 Willys Jeep, first registered on 5 October 1946.

Is GAS 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 178 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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