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R221 EOT

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 EOT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 91,001 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,797 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 89,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,237 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,656 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,939 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,903 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT IS FREYED

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak FROM TRANSMISSION ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,730 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak FROM TRANSMISSION ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,915 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,120 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,809 miles

air bag lamp on

nearside rear hub oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,047 miles

rear hub oil leak nearside

Fail 23 Sep 2008 63,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear hub oil leak nearside

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,066 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,497 miles

nearside rear hub oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 2 Oct 2006 55,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear hub oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

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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R221 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R221 EOT, 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 R221 EOT registered?

R221 EOT is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R221 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 EOT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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