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R484 DFC

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,290 mi
Last recorded72,290 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 DFC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,290 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 72,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,883 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 70,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,729 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 62,725 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 62,699 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side oil on brake (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel oil on brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,411 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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R484 DFC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R484 DFC, 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 R484 DFC registered?

R484 DFC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R484 DFC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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