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S481 JHP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Purple Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,076 mi
Last recorded78,076 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 JHP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 76,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 74,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,018 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 67,898 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,692 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2010 66,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from rear of gearbox/prop seal

Pass 17 May 2010 66,926 miles

oil leak from rear of gearbox/prop seal

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,604 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,927 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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S481 JHP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Purple with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S481 JHP, 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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What year was S481 JHP registered?

S481 JHP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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