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UFY 456

1961 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,689 mi
Last recorded26,689 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFY 456
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,689 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 26,689 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,671 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

handbrake shoes wet

possible brake fluid on nearside chasis but not visable where its from

rear prop u/j worn

slight leak on front axle seals

slight movement at steering centre pivot

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,671 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

handbrake shoes wet

possible brake fluid on nearside chasis but not visable where its from

rear prop u/j worn

slight leak on front axle seals

slight movement at steering centre pivot

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,637 miles

rear prop uj worn

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,637 miles

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

clutch fluid leak

rear prop uj worn

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,506 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front swivel balls leaking

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all streeing ball joint covers split and leaking greese

both front chrome balls leaking

gear oil contamination on park brake shoes

Fail 17 Nov 2011 26,240 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all streeing ball joint covers split and leaking greese

both front chrome balls leaking

gear oil contamination on park brake shoes

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,792 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/f swivel seal leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,399 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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UFY 456 is a 1961 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFY 456, 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 65 years old, this Willys Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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UFY 456 is a 1961 Willys Jeep, first registered on 20 March 1961.

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