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M498 UPU

1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Turquoise Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 UPU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,852 miles

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))

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2025 67,814 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,806 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,732 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,573 miles

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

Offside reverse light inop

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,344 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r service brake slow to rise

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,250 miles

front indicators part of front side lamp lens

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,249 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicators part of front side lamp lens

Pass 6 May 2008 67,005 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 66,995 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M498 UPU is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Turquoise with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M498 UPU, 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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What year was M498 UPU registered?

M498 UPU is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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