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R360 VLN

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,300 mi
Last recorded65,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 VLN
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,300 miles

General underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,700 miles

front and rear surface corrison

steering damper leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2022 63,700 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch insecure not opening (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank insecure carrier correded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear surface corrison

steering damper leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,933 miles

Front suspension showing signs of corrosion

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

front to rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,609 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

suspect exhaust manifold gaskets blowing

Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,503 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspect exhaust manifold gaskets blowing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,910 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,992 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,348 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,322 miles

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

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

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

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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R360 VLN is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R360 VLN, 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 R360 VLN registered?

R360 VLN is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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