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S395 RVX

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,532 mi
Last recorded52,532 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 RVX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 52,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,300 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,164 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,072 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,344 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,344 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,198 miles

o/s/f brake disc surface corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2018 46,198 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

o/s/f brake disc surface corrosion

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,679 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight wear in n/s/f drop link

Fail 3 Feb 2017 44,679 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when side lights on (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights on (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights on (1.2.1e)

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight wear in n/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,207 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 44,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 43,252 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

centre brake light inop

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,714 miles

All brake pipes to master cylinder greased

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,244 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front axle stabilizer rod has slight play in offside ball joint

nearside front and rear tyres are slightly perished

offside front and offside rear tyres are badly perished on the outer side wall but not exposing any ply or cords

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,241 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front axle stabilizer rod has slight play in offside ball joint

nearside front and rear tyres are slightly perished

offside front and offside rear tyres are badly perished on the outer side wall but not exposing any ply or cords

Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,899 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,478 miles

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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S395 RVX is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S395 RVX, 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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S395 RVX is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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