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M282 VAJ

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.581,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 VAJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,952 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,952 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,960 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,892 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,878 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,555 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2008 66,293 miles

oil leak from engine, front wiper blades split.

Fail 16 May 2008 66,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine, front wiper blades split.

Pass 15 May 2007 65,151 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 May 2007 65,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

exhaust slight blow

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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M282 VAJ is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 81,308 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 M282 VAJ, 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 31 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M282 VAJ is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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