MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to chassis & suspension parts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion to chassis & suspension parts
crack in n/s/f head lamp unit,starting to mist up.
exhaust system badley corroded and starting to blow in places.
vehicle under side,various brake pipes and suspension components showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol pipe stightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol pipe stightly corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wiper blades have small splits each end
rear seats removed
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
steering damper slight leak
brake pipes shrouded not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes shrouded not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes corroded.
Centre stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 GWC is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R248 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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R248 GWC is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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