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P31 JMR

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 JMR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,340 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co reading went over 9.99 and wiped out the reading on the emission screen -3.5 limit max allowed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible unreadable -presented in windscreen ? (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with position lamp on -adversely effected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door ,inner handle insecure

tyres outside arches

vehicle presented with a flat battery ,hard to check all testable items due to having to jump start etc ,all electrics/dash lights etc will need to be rechecked when presented for retest

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,338 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes worn and in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 93,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaking. (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around manifold area and centre silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlight reflectors rusty and in poor condition.

Rear suspension arm bushes worn and in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,395 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 86,395 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,169 miles

both o/s and n/s rear wheel arches not totally secured

tyres protrude past wheel arches on all four corners

Fail 27 Aug 2015 86,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located anti rollbar fowling spring (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located antirollbar fowling spring (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,544 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 84,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,323 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,188 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,472 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,835 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 55,835 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight play in N/S anti-roll bar link.

Slight play in N/S bottom ball joint.

Unable to see all S/Brake pipes due to covering.

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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P31 JMR is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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 P31 JMR, 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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P31 JMR is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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