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R13 JEP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,090 mi
Last recorded78,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 JEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r drop link worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 78,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r drop link worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,103 miles

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

drivers door mirror damaged

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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R13 JEP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R13 JEP, 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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What year was R13 JEP registered?

R13 JEP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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