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S994 KCS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 KCS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,751 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,652 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 103,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 102,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,062 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,836 miles

drivers door check strap broken

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

drivers door check strap broken

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,905 miles

exhaust rear section deteriated both front brake discs corroded/worn cracks in all 4 tyres n/s front brake starting to bind Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,888 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,888 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,490 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

cracks in all 4 tyres

exhaust rear section deteriated

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,489 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

cracks in all 4 tyres

exhaust rear section deteriated

n/s front brake starting to bind

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,862 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 87,585 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,581 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 74,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F Universal joint.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in O/S/F Universal joint.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,120 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,614 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,319 miles

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

n/s washer jet part blocked

Pass 19 Aug 2006 41,555 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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S994 KCS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S994 KCS, 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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S994 KCS is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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