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S273 COU

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 COU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,797 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 71,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis rails corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,373 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,926 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover with black underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front universal join slightly corroded

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

corrosion forming on chassis rails and suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2023 68,902 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to chassis condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chassis and suspension components have been under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,460 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front seat backs loose

chassis covered in underseal and corroded

nearside park brake cable attachment corroded and broken

nsf outer cv joint worn

steering colum top bush has some play

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2022 67,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front seat backs loose

chassis covered in underseal and corroded

exhaust rear hanger corroded and broken

nearside park brake cable attachment corroded and broken

nsf outer cv joint worn

steering colum top bush has some play

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 64,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,115 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,756 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,755 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,860 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,434 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 53,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 49,757 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,136 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 43,136 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 36,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S273 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 61.9%.

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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S273 COU is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 28 November 1998.

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