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R2 TNT

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 TNT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,778 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,991 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,943 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,810 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear deferential has oil leaking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear deferential has oil leaking

Rear exhaust support brakit broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,192 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,224 miles

o/s and n/s/r brake drums show signs of oil or brake fluid contamintion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,569 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,569 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,974 miles

Both front tyres inside,outside tyre wear outer tyre walls cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs lipped rusty.

advise wheels removed brake inspection.

various under surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate becoming disfigured.

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes under bonnet.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,399 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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R2 TNT is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R2 TNT, 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 R2 TNT registered?

R2 TNT is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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