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R591 VLM

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 VLM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 123,046 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 121,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 119,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 118,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 112,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 106,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 102,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished around tread

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished around tread

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,090 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 44,517 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,963 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,963 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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R591 VLM is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R591 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R591 VLM registered?

R591 VLM is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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