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R512 NMR

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,719 mi
Last recorded67,719 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 NMR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,719 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 67,686 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 67,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,159 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Feb 2023 65,452 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 4 Feb 2023 65,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,554 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 front and 3 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped 2 front (3.6.B.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 60,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 60,917 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 60,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 59,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,394 miles

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

steering box leaking oil

Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,394 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering box leaking oil

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 56,167 miles

n/s brake pipe corroded front to rear

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 56,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s brake pipe corroded front to rear

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,823 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts in the side walls

rear seats were not present when the vehicle was examined

Pass 1 May 2009 48,436 miles

steering damper gaitor split

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,335 miles

n/s axle bush warn

n/s/r link bush warn

steering damper gaiter split

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 31,700 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R512 NMR is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R512 NMR, 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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R512 NMR is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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