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R731 YDT

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 YDT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 124,282 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 124,280 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail universal joint (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure not locking into place (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear diffs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 114,843 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 114,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated uj excess play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 105,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 105,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn lumpy

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer chassis leg corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 95,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn lumpy

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer chassis leg corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,331 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 75,293 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive bad engine misfire (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven 73% (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres badly cracked , but not to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,515 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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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R731 YDT is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R731 YDT, 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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R731 YDT is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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