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R186 WBK

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 WBK
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,900 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 93,900 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,381 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 92,381 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,940 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,650 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 87,650 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,458 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,413 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn outer u/j (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,398 miles

front brake pads low .slight rust on front discs on inner edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,944 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,309 miles

brake fluid appears coloured!

front pads getting low ok at present,discs corroded...

n/s/r anti-roll bar link wworn

rear roadsprings surface corroded!

steering wheel,slight vertical shift... bush/bearing movement... cannot ascertain

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,491 miles

exhaust rattle.. catalyst?

front diff oil leak.. pinion seal? ....

Fail 20 Oct 2008 78,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,122 miles

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

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

oil leaking from front differential

Fail 22 Oct 2007 74,111 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

oil leaking from front differential

Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded nearside & offside

offside rear seatbelt - minor damage

rear footbrake imbalance

upper brake light ? inoperative

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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R186 WBK is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R186 WBK, 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 R186 WBK registered?

R186 WBK is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R186 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 WBK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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