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X283 VNJ

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 VNJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,345 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 98,344 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% not working (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,630 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 97,091 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 95,281 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,821 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,780 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,452 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 88,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,290 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,999 miles

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

centre brake light is not working

movement & split rubber on track rod end from sector shaft

Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,999 miles

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

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

centre brake light is not working

movement & split rubber on track rod end from sector shaft

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no rear seats are fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no rear seats are fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,129 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs are corroded

nearside handbrake cable securing bracket is broken

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,781 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

No spare wheel fitted.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,625 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge & has a nail in it

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,443 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,571 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,571 miles

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

front brake discs corroded,drivers door check strap broken, both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,196 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,196 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,769 miles

Centre brake light not working

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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X283 VNJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 57,698 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X283 VNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X283 VNJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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