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R185 XJW

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,301 mi
Last recorded109,301 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 XJW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 109,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s indicator tell tail not working

Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 108,954 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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R185 XJW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 90,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R185 XJW registered?

R185 XJW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R185 XJW safe to buy?

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