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R240 EEV

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,513 mi
Last recorded184,513 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 EEV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 184,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 184,505 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 184,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight misting of oil from axle (hub end)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 183,759 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 183,759 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 183,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 183,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 180,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 170,041 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 170,041 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 156,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 142,937 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 142,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 130,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 116,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 104,430 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,430 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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R240 EEV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 EEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R240 EEV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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