1989 WRANGLER ISLANDER 4.2L PETROL

The most recent MOT entry dates back to May 2010, meaning there is no valid test certificate or recorded condition data for the last sixteen years. The vehicle passed its final recorded inspection in 2010, but this result was achieved only after rectifying a failure just four days earlier where multiple safety items were rejected. A clear and dangerous pattern of deterioration emerged in that 2010 testing cycle. The steering system exhibited free play at the wheel alongside a worn top bearing in the steering column. Crucially, all four front ball joints, both upper and lower on each side, showed slight play. This indicates comprehensive wear across the entire front suspension assembly rather than an isolated fault. Additional serious issues included a defective spare tyre, an oil leak, and significant rust on a rear cross member. The trend in the available history appears to be worsening leading up to the last known test. While the car passed cleanly in 2008 with no defects recorded, the 2010 inspections revealed a sudden cluster of critical mechanical failures affecting steering precision and structural integrity. Without any intervening records, it is impossible to determine if these faults were repaired correctly or if they have since progressed to a catastrophic state.