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R826 COU

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,230 mi
Last recorded128,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 COU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 128,212 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 128,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 128,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 128,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 126,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 125,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 119,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 115,146 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,820 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,615 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 99,731 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 88,231 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 88,231 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 79,743 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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R826 COU is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 90,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was R826 COU registered?

R826 COU is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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