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S401 RRJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 RRJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v joint worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,625 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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 spring base corroded/spliiting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre getting low aswell (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear oil on backing plate

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,999 miles

Centre EXHAUST HAS A RATTLE FRONT MIDDLE BOX ARE THE CAT IN SIDE

Offside Rear BACKING PLATE HAS GEAR OIL ON IT

Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,155 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,974 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 92,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,559 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,136 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 87,701 miles

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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S401 RRJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S401 RRJ, 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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S401 RRJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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