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HVS 864

1951 Willys Jeep

Green Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,116 mi
Last recorded19,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1951 Willys Jeep8,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 864
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 19,116 miles

Both rear hubs leaking

Coolant leak

Front body mounts insecure

Both front svivel hubs leaking

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 19,116 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front svivel hubs leaking

Both rear hubs leaking

Coolant leak

Front body mounts insecure

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 18,987 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2006

front & rear hub sills leaking oil

gearbox oil seal leaking

oil leak from sump

Fail 2 Aug 2006

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension low on n/s

front and rear hub sills leaking oil

gearbox output oil seal leaking

overall vehiicle condition poor

Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,496 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front and rear hub seal leaking oil †

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

gearbox output oil seal leaking

propshaft insecure

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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HVS 864 is a 1951 Willys Jeep in Green with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1951 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 8,135 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 HVS 864, 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 75 years old, this Willys Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVS 864 registered?

HVS 864 is a 1951 Willys Jeep, first registered on 1 August 1951.

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