1985 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L Petrol · C146 VAC
1985 Jeep Wrangler (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 204,814 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 4228cc
C146 VAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2025
- 204,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C146 VAC Mileage History
- 29/04/2022204,099 mi
- 16/05/2023204,296 mi+197 mi
- 16/05/2023204,296 mi
- 16/04/2024204,491 mi+195 mi
- 08/07/2025204,814 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly 224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C146 VAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jeep Wrangler (C146 VAC) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Steering linkage fouling steering shaft rubbing on fuel pipe (2.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6”.
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