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R549 JFG

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 JFG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 66,198 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,617 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 57,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,739 miles

Offside and Nearside Front Brake Disc's are slightly scorred and will soon need replacing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,256 miles

TOW BAR WAS REMOVED BEFOR TEST AND REPACED ON LEAVING THE MoT STATION

Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TOW BAR WAS REMOVED BEFOR TEST AND REPACED ON LEAVING THE MoT STATION

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,088 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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R549 JFG is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R549 JFG, 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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R549 JFG is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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