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R706 MGP

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

81,294 mi
Last recorded81,294 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 MGP
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 81,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork chassis (at steering box) (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2022 81,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all underbody shultz and scaby

Fail 16 May 2018 81,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded and split (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front seat belt anchoring point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor area inadequately repaired with sealant (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering trailing arm support (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle trailing arm bracket broken away from axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front cracking in tread

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

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

Offside Front splits in sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm repaired with filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 80,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128n/s 225o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSR lower sill not welded to outer section (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face of OSR chassis at trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner section of NSR spring top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of both rear spring top mountings (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.6.6)

Both rear spring lower mountings in poor condition

Chassis heavily undersealed

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

Front propshaft worn

Fuel tank shield damaged

Unable to fully assess OSR sill as covered with silicon

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

in my opinion'' wheel nuts seem to be wrong type for spacers fitted.

no rear seats fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 80,604 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/footy well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both bottom plates (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 78,164 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,218 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f u/v joints

advise oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 9 May 2014 68,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 61,463 miles

vehicle showing corrosion at rear on chassis

Fail 17 May 2013 61,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

vehicle showing corrosion at rear on chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,830 miles

Both front discs slightly discoloured

Both rear spring mounts corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,754 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear spring mounts corroded

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F disc slightly discoloured

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,263 miles

slight play both rear wheels

slight wear both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,186 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 44,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 39,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 39,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 35,574 miles

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

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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R706 MGP is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R706 MGP, 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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R706 MGP is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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