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R626 KGO

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 KGO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,990 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 118,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 118,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATBELTS NO ACCESS TO BUCKLES

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,266 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 112,251 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 110,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,406 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,052 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)

rear service brakes needs adjustment

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,312 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All coil springs are corroded

All coil springs corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wipers are in a poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All coil springs are corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers are in a poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes from brake master cylinder are corroded

oil is leaking from gear box fluid pipe to radiator joint,on to n/s front suspension and steering components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension components contaminated with oil from auto gearbox pipe leaking at radiator union

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,328 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,798 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

transmission oil leak?

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,934 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTY

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,034 miles

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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R626 KGO is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black 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 R626 KGO, 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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R626 KGO is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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