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S617 UOW

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 UOW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,315 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 103,307 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both axles

Corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

corrosion to offside rear upper spring mounting on chassis

Fail 12 Dec 2016 102,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both axles

Corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

corrosion to offside rear upper spring mounting on chassis

Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,901 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose locking nut (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure roll bar to drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear effort low (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

Chassis, suspension, brake pipes & under side of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Corrosion to both axles

Corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,386 miles

front and rear diff seals are leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,716 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,944 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear spring seat starting to corrode

Play in offside front drive shaft, hardy spicer coupling.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" rubbers and links

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,113 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

rear number plate lights stating to show white lights through covers

slight play in rear torsion bar bushes & links

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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S617 UOW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S617 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S617 UOW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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