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J228 JOU

1992 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

White Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 JOU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2008 120,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering box and steering idler pivot bushes badly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,246 miles

steering box and steering idler pivot bushes badly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2007 116,773 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight end float on rear half shaft/wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2007 116,773 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight end float on rear half shaft/wheel bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2006 112,982 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight play in most steering joints ( we have greased all relevant joints , this has immproved all joints )

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,982 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight play in most steering joints ( we have greased all relevant joints , this has immproved all joints )

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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J228 JOU is a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in White with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J228 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J228 JOU registered?

J228 JOU is a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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