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J416 NLL

1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Yellow Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 NLL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 157,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 157,513 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 156,734 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR BODY MOUNTING AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/REAR TOP CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision O/S/REAR OUTER BODY AREA (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S/F CHASSIS TEARING AWAY (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S/REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S/REAR MAIN CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT CHASSIS FLEX >>> FURTHER CHECKS ADVISED

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED + SHACKLES AND HANGER >>> NEW ADVISED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated PUSHES OFF/INSECURE (1.1.6 (d))

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT LOWER SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY

VEHICLE CHASSIS CORRODED, ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED, ALL MOUNTING BUSHES HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 2 Sep 2017 155,626 miles

chassis is generally corroded

recommend front wheel off brake inspection. n/s appears to have overheated

slight oil leak from n/s axle seal front

Pass 18 Aug 2016 154,595 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

body has advanced corrosion

brake efficiency only just met

Fail 17 Aug 2016 154,595 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

body has advanced corrosion

brake efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Mar 2015 151,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 149,454 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 149,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 143,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,803 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 143,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake cable n/s corroded. Hardyspicer o/s worn. Indicator o/s, slower than n/s, not to be slower than 60 flashes per second.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 140,520 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 140,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 137,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 133,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 126,363 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis is going rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 122,118 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 122,118 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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J416 NLL is a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Yellow with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J416 NLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J416 NLL is a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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