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L291 EKJ

1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 EKJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion outer front sides of both front floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded sitting on inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded n/s/f for o/s/f caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion hole in wing near bonnet retaining device (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner side wall in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower central body to chassis mounting bush splitting- secure

Nearside Lower vacuum type pipe corroded running front to rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear Upper Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion hole in wing near bonnet retaining device (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner side wall in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk trim damaged- not affecting operation

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar electrics not connected

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion outer front sides of both front floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded sitting on inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded n/s/f for o/s/f caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion hole in wing near bonnet retaining device (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner side wall in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower central body to chassis mounting bush splitting- secure

Nearside Lower vacuum type pipe corroded running front to rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear Upper Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion hole in wing near bonnet retaining device (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner side wall in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk trim damaged- not affecting operation

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar electrics not connected

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,141 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorated no movement.all bushes

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded near mount

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to body and chassie

tow bar socket disconnected

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie by fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension bushes deteriorated no movement.all bushes

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded near mount

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to body and chassie

tow bar socket disconnected

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank bracket corroded

general surface corrosion to chassie and body

passengers seat back slight movement

seven pin trailer socket disconnected

Fail 3 Aug 2019 71,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above antiroll bar d bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank bracket corroded

general surface corrosion to chassie and body

passengers seat back slight movement

seven pin trailer socket disconnected

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,288 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 71,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,073 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 71,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour due to broken lens (1.4.A.2f)

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,682 miles

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

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

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

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

surface rust across the vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

surface rust across the vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,927 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,902 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,735 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,785 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,437 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,437 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,292 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 40,145 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 35,566 miles

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

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

all tyres have small indentations on the outer wall

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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L291 EKJ is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 88,710 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 L291 EKJ, 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 32 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L291 EKJ is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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