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R248 GWC

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,667 mi
Last recorded92,667 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 GWC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,667 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,436 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 84,436 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,134 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,248 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 79,235 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,769 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,432 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,641 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,363 miles

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.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,924 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 65,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,382 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,201 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,364 miles

brake pipes shrouded not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,361 miles

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

brake pipes shrouded not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,075 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,406 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,797 miles

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?

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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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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