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J44 TSC

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,647 mi
Last recorded47,647 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 TSC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,647 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,568 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2021 47,206 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,192 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 45,192 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,069 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,717 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some brake pipes covered by metal sheathing,unable to inspect properly

Fail 8 Jan 2013 27,835 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear brake backing plate slightly damaged

some brake pipes covered by metal sheathing,unable to inspect properly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 27,545 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,752 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,729 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 21,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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J44 TSC 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 78.9%.

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 J44 TSC, 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 J44 TSC registered?

J44 TSC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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