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R107 SLB

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 SLB
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,277 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

coolant tank empty

front differential leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,182 miles

Coolant leak ()

brake pipes corroded in places

brake pipes covered in under seal - suspect corroded

front diff leaking

slight play in both side rear suspension assembly

Fail 18 Jul 2018 76,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

brake pipes corroded in places

brake pipes covered in under seal - suspect corroded

front diff leaking

slight play in both side rear suspension assembly

Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp on box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop front joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covering corroded to brake pipe unable to check pipe ( Suspect pipe severely corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pipe covering corroded to brake pipe unable to check pipe ( Suspect pipe severely corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered unable to checkBrake pipe covering corroded to brake pipe unable to check pipe ( Suspect pipe severely corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered unable to checkBrake pipe covering corroded to brake pipe unable to check pipe ( Suspect pipe severely corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,427 miles

Engine coolant low

Engine oil low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system moving about rear box joint, however system is adequately supported

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear End float in axle hub

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear End float in axle hub

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak form engine

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 May 2016 74,264 miles

Front Oil leak from diff

Nearside Front Tyre wall damage

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Oil leak from gear box

Rear seat not fitted at the time of test

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

Pass 5 May 2015 73,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight coolant leak from bottom hose

slight oil leak from front diff

wiper blades splitting but still clear screen

Fail 1 May 2015 73,643 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight coolant leak from bottom hose

slight oil leak from front diff

wiper blades splitting but still clear screen

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,313 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 70,313 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 63,194 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 63,194 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,394 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,786 miles

End float on n/s/r o/s/r hubs

Low reserve on park brake lever

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,786 miles

End float on n/s/r o/s/r hubs

Low reserve on park brake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,115 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 52,970 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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R107 SLB is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R107 SLB, 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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R107 SLB is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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