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L938 TFB

1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.079,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 TFB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,754 miles

All leaf springs and there fixings have heavy surface corrosion

Chassis has numerous patches of heavy surface corrosion

slight oil seepage from rocker cover area

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight oil seepage from rocker cover area

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,464 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

heavy surface corrosion on chassis in general and several weldded repairs

Fail 14 Mar 2011 83,462 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,022 miles

front brake pads getting down

Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads getting down

Fail 20 Nov 2008 77,380 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,380 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,032 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 74,022 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,920 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 78,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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L938 TFB is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L938 TFB, 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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L938 TFB is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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