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R183 VLL

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,751 mi
Last recorded89,751 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 VLL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,571 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture running across chassis member (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,225 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,236 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,724 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 80,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,175 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fog light switch tail tail light will not go out

steering dampner light misting of oil

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,498 miles

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

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

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

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

fog light switch tail tail light will not go out

steering dampner light misting of oil

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,754 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,651 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R183 VLL is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R183 VLL, 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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What year was R183 VLL registered?

R183 VLL is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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