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USV 972

1981 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,192 mi
Last recorded28,192 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 972
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,192 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,192 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 27,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 27,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,007 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

number plate light lens broken

o/s/rear leaf spring u bolt securing nuts not fully on bolts

Pass 9 May 2009 26,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,298 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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USV 972 is a 1981 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USV 972, 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 45 years old, this Willys Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USV 972 registered?

USV 972 is a 1981 Willys Jeep, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is USV 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 972 shows 7 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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