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V651 VVV

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport63,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 VVV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,563 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,016 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,151 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 23 Jan 2021 82,139 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front seats have a lot of movement in the backrests, not deemed excessive yet.

Nearside Front wing has a hole from corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,793 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 78,793 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount for rear axle corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,410 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front plus both rear tyres worn low.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,403 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired fouling rear axle (3.6.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front plus both rear tyres worn low.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general underbody surface corrosion.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,170 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 67,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,220 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front & rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,220 miles

front & rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,284 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 52,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,234 miles

underbody covered in dry grass & evidence of a small fire around exhaust.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,925 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

underbody poor condition dirty/muddy.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 47,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

underbody poor condition dirty/muddy.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,967 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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V651 VVV is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 63,016 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V651 VVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V651 VVV is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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