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R465 DWS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,418 mi
Last recorded112,418 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 DWS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 112,418 miles

tyres worn x 4

Fail 19 Dec 2007 112,418 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres worn x 4

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 111,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,089 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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R465 DWS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R465 DWS, 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 R465 DWS registered?

R465 DWS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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