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R353 OGF

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,536 mi
Last recorded60,536 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 OGF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,536 miles

Coil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,424 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,084 miles

front and rear suspension rusted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 51,064 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working stays on (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty not staying in the on position (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear suspension rusted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,484 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 40,484 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,970 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,948 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,226 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 123,499 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 23,497 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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R353 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 90,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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R353 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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