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W79 XKM

2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,448 mi
Last recorded148,448 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler59,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 XKM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 148,448 miles

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering joints.

Fail 5 Sep 2025 148,447 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering joints.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,795 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 144,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg,trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 141,861 miles

sill covers fitted both sides

slight oil leak on engine

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front back plates slight corrosion

both rear back plates slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2023 141,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% both rear (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft likely to become detached both front (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front back plates slight corrosion

both rear back plates slight corrosion

sill covers fitted both sides

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,120 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front outer universal joints slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2021 133,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seatbelts not checked ()

entire chassis covered in wax oil

Fail 26 Aug 2021 133,144 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seatbelts not checked ()

entire chassis covered in wax oil

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,045 miles

underside has general corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 127,045 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside has general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 123,421 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 123,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft movement so excessive that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,243 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,628 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

small amount of play in steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2014 101,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,619 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 99,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,072 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,321 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,037 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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W79 XKM is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 59,820 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W79 XKM, 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 26 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W79 XKM is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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