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R248 EHJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,199 mi
Last recorded149,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 EHJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 149,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 141,790 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 141,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 131,526 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 131,436 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Near Gear Box possible coming from oil pipe or switch above (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 118,745 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Near Gear Box possible coming from oil pipe or switch above (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 114,982 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 104,701 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system hub area (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,484 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty on left turn operation (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,738 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 93,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,364 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,928 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,586 miles

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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R248 EHJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R248 EHJ, 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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R248 EHJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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