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R339 SLB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 SLB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 127,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2025 127,095 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2024 124,234 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Underside Of Vehicle Has Been Undersealed.

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Underseal. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 124,233 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Underside Of Vehicle Has Been Undersealed.

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Underseal. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 124,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front lower subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Coil spring corroded x 4 springs corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,694 miles

slight exhaust blow

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pan hard rod - slight wear on ball joint end

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lift in both ns ball joints

Fail 27 Jun 2022 121,693 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding osf (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lift in both ns ball joints

slight exhaust blow

suspension bushes are very soft

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 121,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,496 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both centre / rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,213 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn outer u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,586 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 108,586 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,260 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 107,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 94,037 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,367 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,004 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 81,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,443 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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R339 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R339 SLB, 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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R339 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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