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R956 KDS

1998 Jeep Wrangler

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,453 mi
Last recorded153,453 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 KDS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 153,453 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,294 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 152,224 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 152,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.053 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 141,729 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 140,315 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing extension broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing extension damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 130,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,939 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,928 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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R956 KDS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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R956 KDS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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