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S54 JLY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 JLY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,474cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 57,355 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 57,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,556 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,540 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running exceptionally rough and emissions reading are off the scale (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Some minor cracking in tyre tread

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 50,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,388 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 41,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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S54 JLY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 S54 JLY, 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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S54 JLY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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