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R780 SDF

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Orange Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 SDF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,061 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 65,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front to rear & nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

play in front anti-roll bar links

steering damper boot torn

tyres protruding arches

Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front and rear brake pipes covered

Pass 8 May 2009 56,744 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 56,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,794 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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R780 SDF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Orange with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R780 SDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R780 SDF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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