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S749 DJO

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 DJO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 109,268 miles

Cover sills fitted on both sides

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,787 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rusty underside

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,682 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

catalytic converter broken up

high level stop lamp not working

osr seatbelt slow to retract

rough running intermittently

steering column noisy

Fail 15 Apr 2010 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

catalytic converter broken up

high level stop lamp not working

osr seatbelt slow to retract

rough running intermittently

steering column noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2007 106,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 102,595 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 102,590 miles

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

front exhaust down pipe may be blowing

Fail 1 Sep 2006 102,578 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,646 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 92,321 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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S749 DJO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S749 DJO, 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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S749 DJO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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