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K749 JVG

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 JVG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position/indicator lamp slightly insecure & taped to wing!

Nearside Front seat backrest play in mechanism but latching satisfactory!

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides - in & out movement! (2.6.2)

various upper bodywork corroding & just ok!

Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced nearside to axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position/indicator lamp slightly insecure & taped to wing!

Nearside Front seat backrest play in mechanism but latching satisfactory!

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides - in & out movement! (2.6.2)

various upper bodywork corroding & just ok!

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front play in seat backrest mechanism but secure!

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides - in & out movement! (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front plat in seat back rest mechanism but secure!

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides - in & out movement! (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,957 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded on nearside rear. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat back locking mechanism extremely worn.

Rear Rear axle half shaft bearings have play.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 86,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted shock absorber support (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened Saddle bracket (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded on nearside rear. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat back locking mechanism extremely worn.

Rear Rear axle half shaft bearings have play.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,214 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 83,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 82,104 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,428 miles

All Fuel And Non-Copper Brake Pipes Corroded But Not Excessive.

All Leaf Spring 'U' Securing Bolts ANd Nuts Corroded.

All Steering Ball Joints Have Slight Play On Front.

All Suspension Bushes Front And Rear Deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Brake Slow In Operation On Foot And Parking Brake.

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

Rear Axle Corroded.

Rear Half Shaft Bearings have Sideways Play Within Bearings.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,428 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

All Fuel And Non-Copper Brake Pipes Corroded But Not Excessive.

All Leaf Spring 'U' Securing Bolts ANd Nuts Corroded.

All Steering Ball Joints Have Slight Play On Front.

All Suspension Bushes Front And Rear Deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Brake Slow In Operation On Foot And Parking Brake.

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

Rear Axle Corroded.

Rear Half Shaft Bearings have Sideways Play Within Bearings.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear shockobsorber lower mounting braket corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 77,396 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 63,440 miles

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

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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K749 JVG is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 88,415 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 K749 JVG, 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 33 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K749 JVG is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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