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C146 VAC

1985 Jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,814 mi
Last recorded204,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Jeep Wrangler88,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC146 VAC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 204,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage fouling steering shaft rubbing on fuel pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 204,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 204,296 miles

Front doors not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 204,296 miles

Front doors not fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 204,099 miles

Front doors not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 203,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 203,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear fog tell tail not working

Pass 30 Jan 2020 203,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 202,932 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 202,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 202,224 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 202,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 201,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 201,883 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 201,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 201,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 200,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 200,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 199,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exhaust security.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 199,713 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exhaust security.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 198,158 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 198,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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C146 VAC is a 1985 Jeep Wrangler in Red with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1985 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 88,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 41 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C146 VAC is a 1985 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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