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R475 EYS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 EYS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 128,102 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play top section steering column

Pass 4 May 2010 123,014 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside mirror cracked not effecting view to rear

Fail 2 May 2009 119,009 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

vehicle has ltd slip disc

Pass 2 May 2009 119,009 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vehicle has ltd slip disc

Pass 9 Dec 2007 109,900 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 100,488 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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R475 EYS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R475 EYS, 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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R475 EYS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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