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K226 RDL

1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.079,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 RDL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 85,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 85,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 85,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 83,851 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 83,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension & steering joints/gaiters covered in grease

Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,718 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,147 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

additional lamps fitted to front ,amber light.

seats worn at mounts advise attention.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,395 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)

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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K226 RDL is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 79,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K226 RDL, 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 33 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K226 RDL registered?

K226 RDL is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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