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L488 LAR

1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited83,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 LAR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Limited
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 105,318 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system correded

front and rear leaf springs correded

fuel breather pipes behind nsr wheel correded

no rear seat fittered

under body correded

under chassis correded down both sides under seal lifting off

Pass 17 May 2022 105,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 105,220 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 105,155 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 105,143 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,717 miles

slight free play at steering wheel

underside has been wax oiled

Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight free play at steering wheel

underside has been wax oiled

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,425 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,405 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis rail near steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,847 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 104,047 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/f u.j worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,902 miles

brake warning light on / all pads good / bf level is ok

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on / all pads good / bf level is ok

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,436 miles

o/s/f brake pipe outer cover very rusted unable to check pipe needs to be replace

Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,058 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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L488 LAR is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 83,337 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 L488 LAR, 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 33 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L488 LAR is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited, first registered on 4 September 1993.

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