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S726 AGR

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 AGR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 118,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhausts leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill section to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill section to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface rust to all steering and suspension components

Surface rust to chassis and body

Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,243 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Minor corrosion to all steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 118,242 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Corrosion to chassis

Minor corrosion to all steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,841 miles

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

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

Surface rust to all suspension components front and rear springs and arms

Surface rust to complete body underside

Surface rust to exhaust system

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,941 miles

Rear brake slight binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,485 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slightly tight in rotation

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 116,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and join (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn universal joint (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slightly tight in rotation

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,855 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 113,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,815 miles

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

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

both front tyre valve stems deteriorated

both registration plate lamp lenses deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front chassis on both sides

corrosion to rear chassis on both sides

Fail 19 Jul 2012 113,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyre valve stems deteriorated

both registration plate lamp lenses deteriorated

centre stop lamp not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front chassis on both sides

corrosion to rear chassis on both sides

Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,385 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER UNIVERSAL JOINT WORN

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 104,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER UNIVERSAL JOINT WORN

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,311 miles

both rear antiroll bar drop links worn slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear antiroll bar drop links worn slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2010 95,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 85,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,018 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 65,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 54,342 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,342 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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S726 AGR is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S726 AGR, 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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S726 AGR is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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