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RSJ 491

1998 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,520 mi
Last recorded1,520 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Willys Jeep10,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 491
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,793 miles

freeplay on steering idler

oil leak

slight leak on nearside front wheel hub

slight oil leak on transfer box

Pass 29 Aug 2013 1,476 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 1,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 1,384 miles

brakes pull slightly to o/s

Pass 31 Mar 2010 1,336 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 1,336 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 1,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear spring shackle bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,079 miles

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

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

both rear spring shackle bushes worn

Fail 7 Nov 2007 939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front springs rear shackles worn

exhaust leak at manifold

front shock absorbers damp

Pass 7 Nov 2007 939 miles

both front springs rear shackles worn

exhaust leak at manifold

front shock absorbers damp

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61 miles

slight dampness both front shock absorbers

Pass 8 Dec 2005 78,679 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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RSJ 491 is a 1998 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Willys Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 10,612 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 RSJ 491, 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 28 years old, this Willys Jeep is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RSJ 491 registered?

RSJ 491 is a 1998 Willys Jeep, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is RSJ 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSJ 491 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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