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S728 BDM

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Purple Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 BDM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,125 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 118,138 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 116,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 116,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust has part of the system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 108,771 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)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

exhaust has part of the system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,622 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 108,622 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured tow ball (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 103,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,758 miles

chassis has heavy corrosion all over and has been welded in several places as have the rear spring cups

Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,756 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis has heavy corrosion all over and has been welded in several places as have the rear spring cups

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,055 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,137 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 82,093 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,150 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 73,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,882 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 53,882 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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S728 BDM is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Purple with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 90,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S728 BDM is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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