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F83 UPA

1988 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Jeep Wrangler79,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 UPA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 41,428 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 41,252 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 41,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 40,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,164 miles

drivers door mirror lens broken - suggest replacement

Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door mirror lens broken - suggest replacement

slight oil leak near side rear area

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,681 miles

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

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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F83 UPA is a 1988 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 79,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 38 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F83 UPA registered?

F83 UPA is a 1988 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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