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R678 PUY

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,609 mi
Last recorded148,609 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 PUY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 148,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 147,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,223 miles

Front diff has slight play in output bearings

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel line corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 147,206 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft front U jay (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front tie rod to chassis / chassis mounting holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel line corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded and has been greased up

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 147,046 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded and has been greased up

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,494 miles

fuel pipe corroded and has been greased up

o/s/f wheel arch cover corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,293 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,047 miles

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

Engine cover and Full Undrtrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 137,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Engine cover and Full Undrtrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,977 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes have been greased

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2010 84,179 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,853 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 63,071 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R678 PUY is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R678 PUY, 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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R678 PUY is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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