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R527 HAP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 HAP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 92,344 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rattle/loose catalic convertor inner baffle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover/paint worn (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover/paint worn (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering box mounting plate has surface rust around bolts area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy silencer (CAT) rattling and loose inners on test (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure held on with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering box mounting plate and bolts has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ladder and outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,320 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy silencer (CAT) rattling and loose inners on test (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure held on with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering box mounting plate and bolts has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ladder and outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,621 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

general underside components have light corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,716 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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R527 HAP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R527 HAP, 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 R527 HAP registered?

R527 HAP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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