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B5 JRJ

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport63,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JRJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,762 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rattle from exhaust

Fail 6 Jun 2023 51,762 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rattle from exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,740 miles

Centre exhaust/catalytic converter has rattle from internal components.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump noisy.

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 51,586 miles

Centre exhaust/catalytic converter area has rattle from internal components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,532 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Power steering pump slightly noisy.

Pass 30 May 2019 51,462 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering pump slightly noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,118 miles

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

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear axle has light misting of oil.

Slight wear marks on screen.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Auxiliary drivebelt worn.

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear axle has light misting of oil.

Slight wear marks on screen.

Pass 31 May 2017 50,815 miles

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

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Rear differential has light misting of oil

Slight mark on windscreen o/s

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,394 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 50,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,278 miles

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

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

unable to check brake pipes properly due to protective coating

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,260 miles

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

unable to test metal brake pipes because of protective covering

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,216 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,216 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,960 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,178 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 38,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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B5 JRJ is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 63,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 JRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 JRJ is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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