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R463 EEV

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 EEV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 141,138 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Corroding (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 141,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose Corroding (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,233 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,744 miles

Nearside steering damper loose

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring insecure retainer missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside steering damper loose

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 129,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,839 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

can not fully check rear seat belts dog pen fitted

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 124,073 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s/r over axle ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

can not fully check rear seat belts dog pen fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 121,580 miles

fuel pipe over axle rusty

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 118,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 115,140 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perrish on outer side wall.

Unable to see front brake pad thickness.

very slight surface corrosion on front brake pipes.

Fail 3 May 2014 115,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perrish on outer side wall.

Unable to see front brake pad thickness.

very slight surface corrosion on front brake pipes.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,249 miles

both rear spring lower base seats rusted

n/s/f disc caliper area damp appearance ?

o/s/f upper and lower ball joints have a little lift

radiator signs of coolant seepage along top header tank

rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,274 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

catalytic converter rattling.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,274 miles

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

catalytic converter rattling.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,509 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,324 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 83,748 miles

slight end-float in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2007 83,665 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,680 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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R463 EEV is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R463 EEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R463 EEV is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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