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R781 LWO

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 LWO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 79,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,145 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,092 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

brake discs heverly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under side corrosion

n/s front & rear tyre walls perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear bump stops insecure & areas corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,071 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all front & rear suspension bushes perished & split

general under side corrosion

play in both front seats

Fail 11 Dec 2008 76,588 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,588 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,772 miles

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

both rear, outer tyre walls perished & cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear, outer tyre walls perished & cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight water damage to rear no plate. o/s/r inner tyre wall perished & cracked, not exposing cord. n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,834 miles

slight water damage to rear no plate. o/s/r inner tyre wall perished & cracked, not exposing cord. n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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R781 LWO is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R781 LWO, 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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R781 LWO is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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