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R156 VLB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,202 mi
Last recorded91,202 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 91,194 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,740 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 90,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 May 2017 76,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,912 miles

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

fuel pipe coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,857 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,857 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,272 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 60,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

slight pervouis leak o/s/r hub area

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,440 miles

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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R156 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R156 VLB, 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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R156 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 25 July 1998.

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