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J22 PYJ

1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,057 mi
Last recorded74,057 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.084,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 PYJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2024 74,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

steering column very close to alternator

vehicle highly modified

Fail 4 Nov 2024 73,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

steering column very close to alternator

vehicle highly modified

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,638 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

steering column very close to alternator

vehicle highly modified

Fail 16 Oct 2023 70,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering column close to alternator mounting

Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,876 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 66,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 66,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm from gear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Does not throw light on the plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Diff leaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area is corroded close to body mount

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension shackle mount is damaged

all chassis is corroded and covered with dirt/mud

gearbox and transfer box is damp with oil

no rear seats fitted at time of mot

Fail 11 Sep 2019 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt is loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached shackle bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail shackle mount bolt is loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area is corroded close to body mount

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front suspension shackle mount is damaged

all chassis is corroded and covered with dirt/mud

gearbox and transfer box is damp with oil

no rear seats fitted at time of mot

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,129 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear n/s chassis area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti roll bar link lock nut not locked

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

exhaust box damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti roll bar link lock nut loose

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

exhaust box damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 56,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 56,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,810 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,311 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear fuel tank support cross member corroded

rear leaf spring u bolts and associated plate corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,360 miles

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

rear seats folded over whith a dog guard fitted rear seat belt buckles not tested

Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear seats folded over whith a dog guard fitted rear seat belt buckles not tested

Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,942 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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J22 PYJ is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 84,820 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 J22 PYJ, 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 32 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J22 PYJ is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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