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J88 PSA

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,453 mi
Last recorded65,453 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 PSA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,344 miles

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 13 Mar 2024 65,334 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding n/s/f wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

steering arm ram leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,035 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front Lenses Excessivley Tinted (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole In Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Hole In Wheel Arch

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hole In Wheel Arch

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,868 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mouting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 64,490 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2020 64,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,508 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,415 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,972 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 47,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J88 PSA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J88 PSA, 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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J88 PSA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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