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SSJ 656

1998 Willys Jeep

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,310 mi
Last recorded22,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Willys Jeep10,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 656
MakeWillys
ModelJeep
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,899 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,507 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 21,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,875 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,847 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

slight movement in steering idle arm

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,093 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 19,093 miles

Centre Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,356 miles

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

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

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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SSJ 656 is a 1998 Willys Jeep in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSJ 656, 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 SSJ 656 registered?

SSJ 656 is a 1998 Willys Jeep, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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