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S42 CTX

1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.567,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 CTX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,123 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,123 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 93,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,107 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear base of springs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,115 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1 at box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear base of springs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 130,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 120,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2009 117,247 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken.

Offside front side repeater loose.

Rear pinion seal leaking.

Slight play in offside front top and bottom ball joints.

Fail 18 May 2009 117,247 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken.

Offside front side repeater loose.

Rear pinion seal leaking.

Slight play in offside front top and bottom ball joints.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak rear axle.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 103,022 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak rear axle.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake cable support broken at nearside rear.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2006 76,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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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S42 CTX is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 67,223 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 S42 CTX, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S42 CTX is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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