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L912 SNJ

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,817 mi
Last recorded129,817 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 SNJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 129,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle seals leaking on to back plates

Pass 29 May 2024 129,501 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 129,219 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 126,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper mounting corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body mount corroded. Not structural

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

Passenger seat backrest movement but secure in upright position

Underbody corroded. Covered in underseal

Fail 13 May 2022 126,849 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple holes around the roll bar mounting. (chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross bar (fuel tank mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Covered by spare wheel (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper mounting corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body mount corroded. Not structural

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

Passenger seat backrest movement but secure in upright position

Underbody corroded. Covered in underseal

Pass 6 May 2021 122,562 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 122,562 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 121,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,991 miles

Front leaf spring bushes worn

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front u/j worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 101,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel breather pipe corroded

general perishing suspension and body mounting rubbers

general scoring on front brake discs

general wear on under-side and surface corrosion

park brake cable fouling on rear shocks both sides

unable to open rear tale gate

front bump stop missing n/s

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,739 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

evidance of both front tyres rubbing on lock on spring d clip does not rub when carring out test

exhaust slight blowing and lose on its mounting

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,493 miles

Fuel pipe corroding

Offside front flexi hose chafed

Offside front tyre close to touching anti roll bar on lock to lock check

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear brake hose ferrel corroding

Various corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,493 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe corroding

Offside front flexi hose chafed

Offside front tyre close to touching anti roll bar on lock to lock check

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear brake hose ferrel corroding

Various corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 99,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,381 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 99,377 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 18 May 2007 95,849 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 95,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jan 2006 94,193 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 17 Jan 2006 94,193 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

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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L912 SNJ is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 88,415 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 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L912 SNJ, 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 33 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L912 SNJ is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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