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R271 EHJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 EHJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met the requirements 16%

Fail 6 May 2025 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met the requirements 16%

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 77,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,419 miles

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

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

Slight leak on n/s/r hub

Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,419 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

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

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

Slight leak on n/s/r hub

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,025 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 75,687 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 75,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,236 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,236 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,571 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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R271 EHJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R271 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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What year was R271 EHJ registered?

R271 EHJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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