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S262 RJS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,240 mi
Last recorded69,240 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 RJS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2025 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,490 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both front brakes are binding slightly

rear coil spring mounting points on rear axle are corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 68,490 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs are corroded

both front brakes are binding slightly

rear coil spring mounting points on rear axle are corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 68,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,174 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffle loose internal (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

fuel tank heat shield corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,570 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 66,510 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feed to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,645 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 65,632 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 65,621 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,793 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,818 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,252 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise brake pipes in wire casing across rear axle some corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe/flexible hose to rear axle corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing frayed. (5.2.2a)

advise rear tyres have nail in treads.

fuel cap seal cracking.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder removed. (8.3.1e)

advise all four tyres badly cracked DANGEROUS.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,303 miles

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

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

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

offside drive shaft outer universal joint worn and corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 45,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 45,573 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,645 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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S262 RJS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 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 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S262 RJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S262 RJS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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