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R460 YMS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,916 mi
Last recorded21,916 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 YMS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 21,026 miles

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

Centre Stop Lamp Permanently Disconnected

Various Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2024 20,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered by a coil and covered in greased but look corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lot of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

centre stop light permanently blacked out.

Fail 5 Mar 2024 20,498 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered by a coil and covered in greased but look corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lot of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 19,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,685 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,597 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 19,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 18,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 18,751 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

dampness round power steering pipes

nearside front brake binding

Pass 17 May 2011 17,822 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust manifold

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 16,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,528 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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R460 YMS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R460 YMS, 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 R460 YMS registered?

R460 YMS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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