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J5 EPL

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,316 mi
Last recorded90,316 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 EPL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 90,316 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front chassis and suspension

slight play in steering system and slight leak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front chassis and suspension

slight play in steering system and slight leak

Fail 1 Mar 2018 90,312 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension

slight play in steering g system

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,313 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s wing repeter cover missing

slight play insteering system

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,716 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis

slight oil leak o/s front hub

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 5,490 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes outer covering severly corroded unable to access corrosion on pipe

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes outer covering severly corroded unable to access corrosion on pipe

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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J5 EPL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 EPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 EPL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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