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S689 BUF

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

201,171 mi
Last recorded201,171 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 BUF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 201,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 201,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 200,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

battery is insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 186,804 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 186,797 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 165,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

parking brake lever requires adjustment, little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2009 144,029 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 144,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 121,511 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 121,511 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 105,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 95,775 miles

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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S689 BUF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S689 BUF, 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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S689 BUF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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