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B3 ERS

1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,147 mi
Last recorded114,147 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.567,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ERS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,147 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

genral underbody gorrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,668 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 17 May 2017 113,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 118,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,546 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 111,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,004 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 103,776 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 163,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,737 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 94,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat removed,seat belts not tested.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 84,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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B3 ERS is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 67,223 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 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 ERS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 ERS is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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