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Y659 GBD

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Yellow Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 GBD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 77,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 74,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 74,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,410 miles

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 22 May 2019 72,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively bearings worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 70,856 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv joint poor condition

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount rusty poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,022 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,057 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 59,893 miles

both rear brake pipes forming rust

center exhaust rusty condition

coolent leak

front brake pipes forming rust

rear anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

Pass 22 May 2013 57,289 miles

exhaust sysem rusty condition

rear anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 54,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded (unable to check fully as covered)

metal brake pipes covered unable to check fully (slightly corroded in places)

rear anti roll bar link and mounting bushes slightly worn (slight play)

rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,175 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes are forming corosion

slight play both rear anti role bar links

slight play rear d rubbers

Fail 25 May 2011 52,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes are forming corosion

slight play both rear anti role bar links

slight play rear d rubbers

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,579 miles

dampness on n/s/f shock absorber

front wipers poor condition

rear seatbelts not tested seat not fitted

slight corrosion on front brake pipes unable to fully inspect as covered

Pass 28 May 2009 43,934 miles

front discs corroded on outer lip

front pads down to 2mm(LIMIT 1.5mm),advise renewing asap

rear brake pipes covered in steel braiding,exact condition of pipes not known

rear pinion oil seal leaking,advise renewing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,064 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 38,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 29,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 29,118 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 18,853 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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Y659 GBD is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Yellow with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y659 GBD, 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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What year was Y659 GBD registered?

Y659 GBD is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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