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L981 VBY

1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 VBY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 125,870 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,858 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,471 miles

Front wipers are insecure to arms

Offside Front suspension stop missing

exhaust is corroded & tail section is bent

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,097 miles

Exhaust is bent and rattles against the body.

Front & rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 13 Apr 2016 124,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back has too much play in its fixings. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust is bent and rattles against the body.

Front & rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f bump stop missing within the limit.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,914 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 119,894 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 113,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 113,392 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,839 miles

vehicle chassis has been undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2005 103,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bump rubber missing

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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L981 VBY is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L981 VBY, 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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L981 VBY is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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