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Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,960 cc

T401 VAEMOT history

T401 VAE is a black petrol Jeep Wrangler 4.0 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
91,690 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 4.0
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 VAE was last recorded at 91,690 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,547 miles · 6 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,690 miles
  • 2017 – 91,547 miles
  • 2016 – 91,000 miles
  • 2015 – 89,836 miles
  • 2014 – 89,175 miles
  • 2013 – 88,682 miles
  • 2012 – 86,608 miles
  • 2011 – 80,138 miles
  • 2010 – 75,552 miles
  • 2008 – 71,732 miles
  • 2007 – 66,604 miles
  • 2006 – 61,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,690 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,690 miles (+143)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    611303319706
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded

  2. Pass91,547 miles (+547)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    990318721044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion body floor (6.1.B.2)

  3. Pass91,000 miles (+1,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    833563208301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber torn

  4. Pass89,836 miles (+661)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,836 miles
    Test number
    778450435090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber torn

  5. Pass89,175 miles (+493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    315321324095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass88,682 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,682 miles
    Test number
    568896533052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,680 miles (+2,072)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    607479423088
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass86,608 miles (+6,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    198830942402
    • NoteNearside rear park brake lower performance appears to have a slight defect

  9. Pass80,138 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    438744831077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,552 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    534764410000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

  11. Fail75,545 miles (+3,813)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,545 miles
    Test number
    651388300086
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass71,732 miles (+5,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    794254798214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,604 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    310864667245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    333235866438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 VAE

Does T401 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 VAE expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 VAE?
The MOT on T401 VAE expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 VAE done?
T401 VAE was recorded at 91,690 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has T401 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 VAE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on T401 VAE 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 T401 VAE find?
T401 VAE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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