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R215 UBY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 UBY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,508 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front wiper blade deteriorating.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge. ADVISE STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,575 miles

both front and rear number plates damage

offside rear tyre has punchture

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,113 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 41,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,228 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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R215 UBY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R215 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R215 UBY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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