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R287 UYC

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

112,021 mi
Last recorded112,021 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 UYC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,021 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 111,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,503 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps flashing (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment clamp also insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,735 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,890 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,890 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 82,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 74,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 74,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,408 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,408 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,354 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 69,343 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,307 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 62,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,307 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,602 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 46,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 42,042 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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R287 UYC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R287 UYC, 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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R287 UYC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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