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R437 NPY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,509 mi
Last recorded48,509 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 NPY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,509 miles

Central Exhaust box rattling/baffles loose

Nearside Front Sill step mounting corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 48,498 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Exhaust box rattling/baffles loose

Nearside Front Sill step mounting corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 48,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mount / seatbelt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central bodymount/seatbelt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor body mount / seatbelt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed Front of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Exhaust box rattling / baffles loose

Nearside Front Sill step mounting corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,360 miles

slight blow centre exhaust section

Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,272 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2018 32,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,798 miles

Minor blow suspect at manifold to head.

Oily sweat at both rear brake backing plate.

Slight play at Nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 31,798 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst to centre section. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Catalyst to centre. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure Mounting bracket to chassis burst and incomplete. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oily sweat at both rear brake backing plate.

Slight play at Nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,129 miles

N/S/R hub leaking oil

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 30,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling suspension strut (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

N/S/R hub leaking oil

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 28,650 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Slight oil seapage from both rear hubs

Fail 30 Dec 2014 28,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Slight oil seapage from both rear hubs

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,020 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 21,999 miles

N/SIDE WIPER BLADE POOR.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,978 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 21,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 21,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,449 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 21,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R437 NPY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue 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 R437 NPY, 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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R437 NPY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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