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R959 EOS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 EOS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 72,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 72,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 72,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced poor repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,205 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,884 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering damper leaking

Under sealed, impossible to do full corrosion check

Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking

Under sealed, impossible to do full corrosion check

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion to all chassis members

Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,405 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

surface corrosion to all chassis members

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,865 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

High level stop lamp inoperative - disconnected

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,390 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working but disconnected

offside front spotlight not working

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 54,089 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,741 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,819 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R959 EOS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R959 EOS, 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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What year was R959 EOS registered?

R959 EOS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R959 EOS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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