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LSV 237

1985 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,497 mi
Last recorded4,497 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Willys Jeep16,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSV 237
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 4,497 miles

movement in steering box and at steering wheel close to limit

Fail 12 May 2017 465 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

movement in steering box and at steering wheel close to limit

Pass 12 May 2016 3,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 3,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 3,394 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 3,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 2,258 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 2,248 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 1,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 781 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,195 miles

no headlamp warning light fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,551 miles

offside front flexy hose securing

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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LSV 237 is a 1985 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 16,764 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 LSV 237, 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 41 years old, this Willys Jeep is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LSV 237 registered?

LSV 237 is a 1985 Willys Jeep, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is LSV 237 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSV 237 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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