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NWP 1C

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 1C
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,012 miles

General corrosion to the rear axle

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,366 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s & n/s headlamp aims low.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,411 miles

rear trailing arm bushes perished slightly

slight oil weep

slight play in wheel bearings all

steering box weeping oil

Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,411 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes perished slightly

slight oil weep

slight play in wheel bearings all

steering box weeping oil

Pass 11 May 2017 99,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,175 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,197 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 92,197 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2006 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

imbalance on rear service brakes.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,553 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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NWP 1C is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NWP 1C, 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 NWP 1C registered?

NWP 1C is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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