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AIG 5265

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 5265
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,844 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2024 130,840 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel tank guard corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,070 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 124,497 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,426 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 122,883 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 119,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 116,298 miles

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

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 116,257 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2007 113,101 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front braKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 27 Jan 2006 109,698 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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AIG 5265 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AIG 5265, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AIG 5265 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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