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W988 XJE

2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Yellow Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,354 mi
Last recorded71,354 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport64,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 XJE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 71,354 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,078 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 70,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked With Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,751 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt inertia lazy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,824 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,824 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,200 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 62,198 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

O/S N/S REAR SHOCKS EXCESSIVE BOWNS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,478 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,649 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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W988 XJE is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Yellow with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 64,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W988 XJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W988 XJE registered?

W988 XJE is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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