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S506 FAJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 FAJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024

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

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

Front Steering Arm boot deteriorated both sides

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By master clyinder (all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Steering Arm boot deteriorated both sides

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By master clyinder (all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,142 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 May 2018 79,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

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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S506 FAJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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S506 FAJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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