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R173 JUA

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,051 mi
Last recorded45,051 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 JUA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,051 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,013 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 45,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,674 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 44,674 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all metal brake pipes heavily waxoyled or covered with spring protectors stopping examination

Pass 10 May 2016 42,884 miles

all brake pipes coming from master cyl corroided

chassis has some corrosion

unable to check all metal brake pipes as covered with spring or waxoyl

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,961 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,828 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,527 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,533 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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R173 JUA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R173 JUA, 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 R173 JUA registered?

R173 JUA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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