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R317 SLL

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,969 mi
Last recorded86,969 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 SLL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides / outer covering spring heavily corroded , unale to veiw brake pipe / strong advise / also covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch / unable to examine properly, covered, strong advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,912 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,506 miles

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,416 miles

Covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,416 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned Fouling on steering damper bracket (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Trailing arm bracket broken away from front axle causing axle to become misaligned (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all steering and suspension componants

Covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,587 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 54,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both sides rear cracked tyres worn close to legal limit...attention is required

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,399 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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R317 SLL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R317 SLL, 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 R317 SLL registered?

R317 SLL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R317 SLL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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