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S495 LEP

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,291 mi
Last recorded117,291 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 LEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,291 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 117,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,841 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 88,841 miles

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

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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S495 LEP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was S495 LEP registered?

S495 LEP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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