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R665 LVE

1998 Jeep Wrangler

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 LVE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 98,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 97,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,911 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 94,911 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 89,853 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,881 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,976 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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R665 LVE is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 90,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R665 LVE is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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