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S42 KLJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,648 mi
Last recorded39,648 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 KLJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 39,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 39,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,662 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,907 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 34,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,560 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,452 miles

Fuel pipe above tank slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,181 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,019 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 32,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,784 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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S42 KLJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S42 KLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S42 KLJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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