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R548 NBV

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,826 mi
Last recorded135,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 NBV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 135,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 132,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 132,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 126,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 126,777 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 115,308 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes corroded

all road springs corroded

secondary bonnet catch siezed

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes corroded

all road springs corroded

secondary bonnet catch siezed

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,371 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TESTER RECOMENDS PIPES TO BE REPLACED AT THE FIRST OPPERTUNITY

FRONT DISCS WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 21 Feb 2012 110,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TESTER RECOMENDS PIPES TO BE REPLACED AT THE FIRST OPPERTUNITY

FRONT DISCS WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 105,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,673 miles

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

advise front discs scored

advise o/s/r shock absorber starting to weap

advise slight plat in steering idler

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,282 miles

advise front brake discs scored.

advise front ex box rattles.

advise front number plate deteriorated

advise full brake check.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front number plate starting to deteriort.

advise full brake check

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 72,162 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 63,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,590 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 56,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R548 NBV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R548 NBV, 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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R548 NBV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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