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R693 PRX

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 PRX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,182 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 62,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,708 miles

slight play in both front hardy spicer joints.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake force only just met. 17%

Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,027 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,027 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 40,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust join (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre (3.6.B.4e)

driver seat belt buckle casing missing not affecting operation of seat belt

underside generally corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 40,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust join (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre (3.6.B.4e)

driver seat belt buckle casing missing not affecting operation of seat belt

underside generally corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,487 miles

battery tray corroded

steering box has slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Dec 2011 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R693 PRX is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R693 PRX, 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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R693 PRX is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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