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J31 USA

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,696 mi
Last recorded48,696 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 USA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 48,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,361 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres. ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 45,104 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 44,393 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,103 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,284 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front disc pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,930 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 29,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,077 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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J31 USA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J31 USA, 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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J31 USA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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