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D12 KEG

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 KEG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 82,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,598 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin UJ (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body corroding outside prescribed areas

both diffs slight covered with oil

both front disc edges corroding

front exhaust secured with chain

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2016 77,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,922 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,533 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

power steering pipes rusty.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,681 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,670 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front and rear differentials leaking oil.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,453 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,494 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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D12 KEG 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 84.2%.

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 D12 KEG, 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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D12 KEG is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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