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X279 VNJ

2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Yellow Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,794 mi
Last recorded67,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler59,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 VNJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 66,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 66,160 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 66,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 64,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 63,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,643 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,338 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,835 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 41,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,126 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,290 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 32,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,761 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 16,484 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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X279 VNJ is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Yellow with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 VNJ, 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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X279 VNJ is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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