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L826 TKA

1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 TKA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,613 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 126,595 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 126,556 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust been touching front prop shaft

rear exhaust resting on rear suspension arm

Pass 8 Nov 2022 125,789 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 125,776 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed close to excess (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber mounting bent on rear axle

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,306 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 124,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s and o/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,020 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 124,018 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 121,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,531 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,531 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 109,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 107,202 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 7 Sep 2012 107,202 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,959 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 96,119 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 93,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 87,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,956 miles

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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L826 TKA is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L826 TKA, 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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L826 TKA is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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