Jeep Wrangler 2.5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,960 cc
J8 EPUMOT history
J8 EPU is a green petrol Jeep Wrangler 2.5 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,507 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 116,507 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 EPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jeep
- Model
- Wrangler 2.5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,960 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 EPU was last recorded at 116,507 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,478 miles · 23 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,029 miles
- Average per year
- 3,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,507 miles
- 2024 – 114,478 miles
- 2023 – 111,121 miles
- 2022 – 109,157 miles
- 2021 – 105,547 miles
- 2020 – 102,399 miles
- 2019 – 99,128 miles
- 2018 – 94,987 miles
- 2017 – 89,436 miles
- 2016 – 83,642 miles
- 2015 – 79,514 miles
- 2014 – 72,836 miles
- 2013 – 70,227 miles
- 2012 – 68,175 miles
- 2011 – 65,995 miles
- 2010 – 63,892 miles
- 2009 – 61,423 miles
- 2008 – 58,497 miles
- 2007 – 50,156 miles
- 2005 – 42,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,507 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Coil spring corroded Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion to OSF floorpan next to body mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,507 miles (+2,029)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 116,507 miles
- Test number
- 352060656414
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,478 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 114,478 miles
- Test number
- 191966578123
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail114,476 miles (+3,355)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,476 miles
- Test number
- 668271345475
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass111,121 miles (+1,964)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 111,121 miles
- Test number
- 766001438414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,157 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,157 miles
- Test number
- 574590889018
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to OSF floorpan next to body mounting
Fail109,149 miles (+55)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,149 miles
- Test number
- 313439162554
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres fouling radius arms on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to OSF floorpan next to body mounting
Fail109,094 miles (+3,547)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,094 miles
- Test number
- 945176575562
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,547 miles (+3,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,547 miles
- Test number
- 431408575368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass102,399 miles (+3,271)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,399 miles
- Test number
- 452822997903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,128 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 99,128 miles
- Test number
- 753753895679
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,987 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 94,987 miles
- Test number
- 128692069744
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,436 miles (+5,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 89,436 miles
- Test number
- 615080044541
- AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe deteriorating
Pass83,642 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,642 miles
- Test number
- 955937574611
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,514 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,514 miles
- Test number
- 551397054504
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,836 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,836 miles
- Test number
- 667359044215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,227 miles (+2,052)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 70,227 miles
- Test number
- 337237643499
- NoteNearside and offside head light reflectors deterirating
Pass68,175 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 68,175 miles
- Test number
- 975391052296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,995 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 65,995 miles
- Test number
- 599533751281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,985 miles (+2,093)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,985 miles
- Test number
- 186158841271
- FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Pass63,892 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 63,892 miles
- Test number
- 541516460260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,873 miles (+2,450)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,873 miles
- Test number
- 960959440231
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,423 miles (+2,926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,423 miles
- Test number
- 494802859256
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail58,497 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,497 miles
- Test number
- 664500968215
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass58,497 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,497 miles
- Test number
- 763510268228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,855 miles (+4,699)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 54,855 miles
- Test number
- 423319558037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,156 miles (+7,528)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,156 miles
- Test number
- 522594657045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,628 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 42,628 miles
- Test number
- 623916255298
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to split
- NoteN/S/F headlamp glass cracked
- NoteN/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
Questions about J8 EPU
- Does J8 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EPU is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J8 EPU?
- The MOT on J8 EPU is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 EPU done?
- J8 EPU was recorded at 116,507 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
- Has J8 EPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 EPU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 EPU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 EPU find?
- J8 EPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.
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