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M498 NDV

1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.084,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 NDV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2025 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 80,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 80,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension rod missing panhard (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,172 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 79,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens - sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle heavily modified for off road use

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle heavily modified for off road

Fail 16 Oct 2018 77,254 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle heavily modified for off road

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,553 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 76,548 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,745 miles

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses becoming corroded

slight wear in n/s front lower ball joint

some movement in n/s&o/s rear half shafts

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses becoming corroded

slight wear in n/s front lower ball joint

some movement in n/s&o/s rear half shafts

wear in n/s&o/s front shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,553 miles

afront number plate cracked

slight lift lower ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 72,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 72,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 71,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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M498 NDV is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M498 NDV, 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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M498 NDV is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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