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S995 NGF

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

168,428 mi
Last recorded168,428 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 NGF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 168,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 167,750 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 167,420 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front top and bottom ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle arms mounting brackets both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 167,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 166,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 148,505 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 129,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 117,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 114,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 108,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 104,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 100,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 65,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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S995 NGF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S995 NGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S995 NGF is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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