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S542 APF

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,324 mi
Last recorded81,324 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 APF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,324 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 81,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear fuel tank casing rusty

exhaust has slight blow at the front

Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 76,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front wheel arches corroded

underside corroded

Fail 4 May 2020 76,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front wheel arches corroded

underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,062 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 56,808 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 56,808 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,604 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear fuel tank cover corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,659 miles

All tyres perished

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

All tyres perished

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,820 miles

front diff oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,431 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 48,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,567 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre perishing on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,231 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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S542 APF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S542 APF, 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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S542 APF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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