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J8 EPU

1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.567,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EPU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 116,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,478 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 114,476 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,157 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to OSF floorpan next to body mounting

Fail 15 Sep 2022 109,149 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres fouling radius arms on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to OSF floorpan next to body mounting

Fail 2 Sep 2022 109,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driveshaft leaking.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,547 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,128 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,987 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,436 miles

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,514 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,227 miles

nearside and offside head light reflectors deterirating

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,995 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,985 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 58,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 42,628 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

N/S/F headlamp glass cracked

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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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J8 EPU is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 EPU, 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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J8 EPU is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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