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Underbody corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis/subframes corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis/subframes corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody covered in Undersill
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody covered in Undersill
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres stick out past the wheel arch
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all 4 tyres stick out past the wheel arch
front links slight movement
front to rear brake pipe corroded at parts
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under cover x3 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Front flexie brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner & upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rattle
front brakes flex pipes corroded
fuel pipes corroded
radiator leaking
rear anti roll bar d bushes have movement
Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rattle
front brakes flex pipes corroded
fuel pipes corroded
radiator leaking
rear anti roll bar d bushes have movement
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at cross member (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear has spring cover fitted not allowing full inspection of pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn close to min requirment (3.5.1i)
Front to rear fuel pipe breather corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to cylinders (brake pipes covered with metal spring cover not allowing full inspection of pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust hanger not right in rubber mount
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported at cross member (3.6.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at cross member (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear has spring cover fitted not allowing full inspection of pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn close to min requirment (3.5.1i)
Front to rear fuel pipe breather corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to cylinders (brake pipes covered with metal spring cover not allowing full inspection of pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust hanger not right in rubber mount
bonnet safety catch sticking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes have been greased
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake pipes greased
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake pipes greased
all steel brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front anti roll bar links joint gaitors split.
both front anti roll bar links joint gaitors split.
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B4 VBL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 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 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B4 VBL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 6 January 1998.
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