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R486 HJV

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 HJV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,099 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,097 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 May 2018 87,857 miles

Exhaust deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,483 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various oil leaks.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,854 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various oil leaks.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,389 miles

oil leak, font and rear diff pinion seals

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,850 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,130 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,150 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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R486 HJV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R486 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R486 HJV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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