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R498 BLC

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,209 mi
Last recorded39,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 BLC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 39,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 38,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side pipe along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,356 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear panhard rod chassis mounting play end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,871 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension components and chassis slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to rear suspension components and chassis.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,304 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank ventilation pipe to charcoal canister corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,638 miles

Offside front driveshaft outer UJ signs of wear

Power steering cooler pipes corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2017 34,613 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front driveshaft outer UJ signs of wear

Power steering cooler pipes corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,996 miles

Offside front outer U/J

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,313 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle pinion oil seal leaking

rear seats not fitted, rear seat belts checked

Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle pinion oil seal leaking

rear seats not fitted, rear seat belts checked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,978 miles

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

Fail 13 Jun 2013 28,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from offside rear diff onto outside of brake drum

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,997 miles

Oil leak from offside rear diff onto outside of brake drum

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 23,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,109 miles

full inspectionm of main brake pipes and rear brake pipes not possible, some corrosion where visible

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,742 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 19,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,368 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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R498 BLC is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R498 BLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R498 BLC is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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