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R596 EJV

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 EJV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,182 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 70,150 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 70,070 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,921 miles

Temporary beam image deflectors fitted on headlights.

rear seats not fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2019 68,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear seats not fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,175 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,370 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 58,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,410 miles

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,410 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,259 miles

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,836 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

slight oil leak from offside rear brake plate

Fail 24 Nov 2011 47,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs in poor condition

slight oil leak from offside rear brake plate

Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,487 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs are in very poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,487 miles

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs are in very poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear seat belts starting to fray on edges

slight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,891 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,626 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs on inner surfaces

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,683 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,228 miles

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

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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R596 EJV is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R596 EJV, 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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R596 EJV is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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