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R283 UER

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 UER
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 122,749 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2012 114,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

center stop linght not working

feul cap sealing ring perished but still sealing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable

offside front brake pipe corroded just acceptable

offside rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable

play in both rear anti roll bar link bushs

play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

rear registration plate loose but secure

tow bar fitted usa spec, no electrics fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 114,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

center stop linght not working

feul cap sealing ring perished but still sealing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable

offside front brake pipe corroded just acceptable

offside rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable

play in both rear anti roll bar link bushs

play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

rear registration plate loose but secure

tow bar fitted usa spec, no electrics fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam patterns poor...only just acceptable

Fail 25 Jan 2010 103,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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R283 UER is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 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 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R283 UER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R283 UER is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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