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R377 AUY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,699 mi
Last recorded211,699 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 AUY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 211,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2024 211,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 211,694 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 210,503 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 196,308 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 179,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 179,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 160,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember slightly damaged but has no sharp edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 160,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front crossmember slightly damaged but has no sharp edges

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 150,449 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 130,491 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 26 Jan 2013 119,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,891 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 114,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 114,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 113,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 113,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear hub oil seals have a bad oil leak

both rear tyrethread is wearing in centre of tyres

both wind screen wiper blades split on ends

engine has a bad oil leak

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front number plate is cracked

steering damper

steering damper has slight play in end bush

tested rear seat belts cannot test seats not in vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,324 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axleoil seals are leaking

both rear tyres wearing on centre of thread

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 12 Jul 2006 93,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

front number plate is cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,689 miles

front brake discs lipped

front number plate is cracked

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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R377 AUY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R377 AUY, 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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R377 AUY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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