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TFO 279

1983 Willys Mb

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,937 mi
Last recorded11,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 279
MakeWillys
ModelMb
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,937 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

handbrake on service limits

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 22 May 2010 11,718 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 11,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2009 11,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,660 miles

How Reliable is the Willys Mb?

Based on 732 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
350
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
position lamp(s) not working 4
Stop lamp not working 4
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TFO 279 is a 1983 Willys Mb in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Willys Mb fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFO 279, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Willys Mb typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 43 years old, this Willys Mb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TFO 279 registered?

TFO 279 is a 1983 Willys Mb, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is TFO 279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 279 shows 6 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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