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WUW 208

1959 Ford Jeep

Green Petrol 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,127 mi
Last recorded51,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1959 Ford Jeep18,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUW 208
MakeFord
ModelJeep
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,149cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,127 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear wheel parking brake performance figure only just met when applied in roller brake tester.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,871 miles

front hub seals leaking

slight oil leak from transfor box

slight play in front lower shocker bushs

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,024 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls.

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Jeep?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
84
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
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WUW 208 is a 1959 Ford Jeep in Green with a 2,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Ford Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 18,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Jeep fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUW 208, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 84 years. At 67 years old, this Ford Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WUW 208 registered?

WUW 208 is a 1959 Ford Jeep, first registered on 3 March 1959.

Is WUW 208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUW 208 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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