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S843 CNV

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,572 mi
Last recorded88,572 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 CNV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,572 miles

Nearside Front slight wear in universal joint

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,519 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 84,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,844 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,096 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,035 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,035 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2017 69,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,416 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,466 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,466 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 33,102 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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S843 CNV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S843 CNV, 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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What year was S843 CNV registered?

S843 CNV is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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