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Y989 FAJ

2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.093,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 FAJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,787 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight dampness on power steering pump

slight wear on offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,446 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,980 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,256 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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Y989 FAJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y989 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y989 FAJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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