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R532 FKP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,770 mi
Last recorded165,770 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 FKP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 165,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 165,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 164,741 miles

exhaust blowing at manifold

Pass 9 May 2013 163,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 163,450 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 30 May 2012 163,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust blowing

Pass 11 May 2011 162,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2010 161,675 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 161,675 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 159,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 144,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 125,636 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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R532 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R532 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 R532 FKP registered?

R532 FKP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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