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R340 JHJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 JHJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 112,554 miles

corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,005 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,565 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,529 miles

slight leak from steering box

water leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,529 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement when turning lock to lock (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from steering box

water leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 110,482 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes running along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear shock absorber mounting bushes heavily perished

Pass 17 May 2016 108,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 108,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,592 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,425 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2012 104,870 miles

both front brake discs are corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2011 101,612 miles

both front brake discs are worn below in service standard

Pass 24 Dec 2010 99,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight misting on offside rear back plate

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 97,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 95,437 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 85,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 79,023 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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R340 JHJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R340 JHJ, 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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R340 JHJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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