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R480 ULA

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,941 mi
Last recorded126,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 ULA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 126,941 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

tyres protrude past body

Fail 8 Jun 2021 126,941 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))

tyres protrude past body

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,581 miles

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

steering box damp

Pass 5 Sep 2017 124,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,109 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front along sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,015 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 121,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 117,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 116,907 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,162 miles

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play offside front outer drive shaft coupling [u j joint]

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R480 ULA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R480 ULA, 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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R480 ULA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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