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R396 XAO

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 XAO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,514 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms upper and lowe both sides all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 80,657 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Brake slider rubbers missing, to metal surfaces are rubbing together (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever high, but has reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,423 miles

Car underneath is covered with underseal

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,316 miles

Coil spring corroded all round x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 74,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 73,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 72,989 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 72,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,281 miles

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 21 Jan 2015 64,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,163 miles

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

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

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

early underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2010 577,748 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 577,748 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre just on iegal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,907 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,898 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Service brake efficiency low.Advise brake inspection carried out.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,352 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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R396 XAO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 R396 XAO, 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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R396 XAO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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