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J99 WTJ

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 WTJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 91,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2024 88,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,880 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 81,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,976 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inoperative

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

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

coolant pipe going into radiator slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,335 miles

slight brake bind both front wheels

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 74,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 65,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,899 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,585 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,585 miles

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

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

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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J99 WTJ is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J99 WTJ, 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 J99 WTJ registered?

J99 WTJ is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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