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J333 PRL

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,196 mi
Last recorded99,196 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PRL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,196 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,699 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side step corred

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,917 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4. ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,174 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4. ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,921 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting bracket broken (cable still secure)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Check engine warning light active

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting bracket broken (cable still secure)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,922 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise this be replaced. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all. ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,994 miles

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

slight weep steering damper

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,860 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,876 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 May 2014 77,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,358 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,372 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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J333 PRL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J333 PRL, 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 J333 PRL registered?

J333 PRL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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