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S177 RWG

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,222 mi
Last recorded163,222 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 RWG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 163,222 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 153,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 152,305 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 152,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front panel has corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap has excessive corrosion

indicator stalk and hazard switch has intermitient fault

inner and outer sill panels has corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 152,107 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (all four) (2.7.2a)

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

front wipers slightly split

fuel tank shield corroded and damaged

nearside and offside chassis rail corroded

nearside and offside outer sill panel corroded

nearside rear brake drum has slight mist of fluid

underbody has corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2017 150,614 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and Nearside (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside and Nearside sill panel corroded

Oil leak Rear Differential ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and Nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Feb 2016 143,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 138,758 miles

Coolant expansion bottleled missing

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,215 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 135,215 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 117,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2011 114,162 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper blade weakening

Fail 19 Feb 2011 114,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper blade weakening

Pass 13 Feb 2010 105,249 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,645 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2007 90,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,508 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tailgate very stiff to open

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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S177 RWG is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S177 RWG, 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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S177 RWG is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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