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R689 HDS

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 HDS
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 78,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 64,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,720 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 62,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 61,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,868 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 53,857 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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R689 HDS is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R689 HDS, 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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R689 HDS is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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