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R345 KNJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 KNJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 81,041 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,966 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,379 miles

raised and modified suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,513 miles

doors removed

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,992 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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R345 KNJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R345 KNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R345 KNJ registered?

R345 KNJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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