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J7 AXL

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,339 mi
Last recorded118,339 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 AXL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 118,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 116,836 miles

Front wipers poor/judder

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

Offside Rear Number plate light flickers (led)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Plus handbrake as well (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front wipers poor/judder

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

Offside Rear Number plate light flickers (led)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Plus handbrake as well (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 115,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,102 miles

fuel pipework corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,618 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 101,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,760 miles

Fuel Tank carrier

Slight exhaust blow

Steering damper slight leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,542 miles

Chassis Wax oiled

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 93,951 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,951 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 92,120 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,454 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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J7 AXL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J7 AXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J7 AXL registered?

J7 AXL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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