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R531 FKP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 FKP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 88,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,539 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 87,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 86,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 86,520 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 85,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside indicator tell tail not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres side wall cracking

brake pipes under bonnet

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside indicator tell tail not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres side wall cracking

brake pipes under bonnet

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,127 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 83,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,049 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake performance

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,688 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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R531 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc 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 R531 FKP, 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 R531 FKP registered?

R531 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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