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R425 GWC

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Purple Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 GWC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 117,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 117,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 116,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,289 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering fuild (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 114,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering fuild (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,263 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 110,262 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,864 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,518 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer side-wall

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

steering box has slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer side-wall

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

steering box has slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 101,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 94,696 miles

engine oil level is low

interior rear view mirror is missing

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

nearside rear footbrake effort is a little low

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

parking brake travel

power steering box is damp

power steering is noisy

rear brakes are out of balance

transmission oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 94,665 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust silencer holed

difficult to access rear seat belts

engine oil leak

engine oil level is low

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn

rear brake efforts are uneven

rear view mirror missing

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake pipes

transmission oil leak

very little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 87,013 miles

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

engine oil level is low

front brake discs are worn and lipped

handbrake travel

nail in nearside front tyre tread

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear lower spring seats are corroded

offside rear tyre tread is getting low

power steering is noisy

wiper blades are poor

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

power steering is noisy

slight leak from front of exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover fitted under the vehicle restricting the view of testable items

rattle from the exhaust system

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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R425 GWC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Purple with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R425 GWC, 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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R425 GWC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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