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Y589 EAJ

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,143 mi
Last recorded131,143 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 EAJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,143 miles

brake pipe slight rust

oil leak

rear drop links slight play

rear floors rusty

rear spring mountings rusty

under body rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2025 131,141 miles

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes coattended in under seal

rear floors rusty

slight play in rear drop links

steering dampener has play

udder body rusty and coattended in under seal

Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,951 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 119,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 117,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casing corroded but not weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 114,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,064 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken system still secure

Nearside Front wiper blade split on edges

Offside Front Wiper blade split on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,687 miles

All brake pipes at front slightly corroded, 1 exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front wiper blade split on the end

Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Main near NSF wheel (3.6.B.1)

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

All brake pipes at front slightly corroded, 1 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,580 miles

1 exhaust hanger broken

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All and undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

1 exhaust hanger broken

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All and undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,830 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

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

One exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,327 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,984 miles

REAR DROP LINKS AND D BUSHS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,363 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/f u/j has dry joint

Pass 3 May 2006 58,275 miles

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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Y589 EAJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y589 EAJ, 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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Y589 EAJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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