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JEZ 4000

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 4000
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,083 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 92,081 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,056 miles

vehicle underside surface corrosion

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear foot brake and hand brake low effort near side and off side

all four tyres extend beyond wheel arch.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 91,384 miles

All direction indicators not working front and back working intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear foot brake and hand brake low effort near side and off side

all four tyres extend beyond wheel arch.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake bracket snapped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch very slightly (5.2.3 (f))

hand brake is a little high

rear door damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,028 miles

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

Nearside hand brake cable bracket corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

hand brake leaver dose have slight travel

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,789 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear backing plate slightly damp, possible leaky axle seal

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,416 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 hangers snapped off (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,578 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,539 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,823 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,185 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 73,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,261 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,261 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,452 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2005 50,742 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 50,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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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JEZ 4000 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JEZ 4000, 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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JEZ 4000 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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