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J500 EEP

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 EEP
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 90,638 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 90,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 90,072 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

off road vehicle equipped

Fail 3 Jun 2025 90,072 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

off road vehicle equipped

Fail 26 Aug 2013 90,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 89,288 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,368 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 88,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,135 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,092 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise all four road wheels not covered by arches

Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 86,180 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,849 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front bumper to short

rear bumper missing

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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J500 EEP is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 EEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 EEP registered?

J500 EEP is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for J500 EEP shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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