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R240 GWC

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 GWC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 96,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front Diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,520 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 88,518 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Cannot be adjusted any lower manually. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,652 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,895 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 82,872 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not operate when on dipped beam(all rear side lights) (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Does not operate when on dipped beam (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle highly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,426 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,061 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

steering box area very wet

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,871 miles

pas box has slight leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,185 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 61,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 58,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,388 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,238 miles

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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R240 GWC is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R240 GWC, 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 R240 GWC registered?

R240 GWC is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R240 GWC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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