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HIG 1128

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 1128
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,032 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,776 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 73,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Worn in taper (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,040 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,138 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,504 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 68,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust minor leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

slight corrosion offrming under vehicle at varrious points, not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,569 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 44,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,274 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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HIG 1128 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HIG 1128, 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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What year was HIG 1128 registered?

HIG 1128 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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