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C2 UDY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,017 mi
Last recorded106,017 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 UDY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 106,017 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 104,862 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 104,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,954 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 102,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 92,634 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,413 miles

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

play in steering+joints,rear exhaust bracket broken still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,520 miles

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

Front axle stabilzer arm, slight movement in bush and ball joint

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,438 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

High level brake light not working

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear back plates wet with oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,805 miles

brake pipes+suspension components corroding,slight play in steering,slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,534 miles

rear axle brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,171 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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C2 UDY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 UDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C2 UDY registered?

C2 UDY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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