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R24 GYM

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,342 mi
Last recorded66,342 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GYM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 63,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,008 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside and n earside rear tyre tread perished

offside and nearside front tyre tread perished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside and n earside rear tyre tread perished

offside and nearside front tyre tread perished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 59,048 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,040 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,192 miles

several brake pipes are becoming corroded and may require replacing shortly.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 51,179 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,870 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 49,857 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 45,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 39,348 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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R24 GYM is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R24 GYM, 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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R24 GYM is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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