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T870 JLE

1999 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler64,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 JLE
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,236 miles

Offside Rear oil leaking oil leaking from rear diff seal but not excessive

Fail 10 Apr 2026 67,236 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear oil leaking oil leaking from rear diff seal but not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,075 miles

Offside Rear oil leaking fromdiff seal but not excessive

Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear oil leaking fromdiff seal but not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,842 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 64,299 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 64,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 63,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,150 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rattle from catalyst

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 61,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rattle from catalyst

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,535 miles

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

Central catalyst converter has rattling noise

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside registration plate lamp has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded but not seriously weakened ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,533 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central catalyst converter has rattling noise

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded but not seriously weakened ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,977 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,701 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,182 miles

rear exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,562 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,775 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 44,775 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,513 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 40,297 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,419 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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T870 JLE is a 1999 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,436 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T870 JLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T870 JLE is a 1999 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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