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L478 END

1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,760 mi
Last recorded58,760 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited83,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 END
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Limited
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,760 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 58,760 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,358 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 58,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

minimal end float noted on both rear wheels.

Pass 26 May 2010 57,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 57,927 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,314 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,963 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 46,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,430 miles

possible brake fluid leak from off side rear wheel,back plate looks damp.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,322 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 44,322 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited?

Based on 1,892 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 59
fog lamp not working 59
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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L478 END is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 83,752 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 Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L478 END, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L478 END is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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