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S998 JLJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,844 mi
Last recorded171,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler90,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 JLJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 171,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 170,849 miles

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside repeater lense cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2020 170,831 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside repeater lense cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2019 168,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 168,322 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 166,052 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 166,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 160,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 152,532 miles

rear fuel pipe rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2015 152,522 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2014 143,091 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 143,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,758 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 142,748 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,230 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 140,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 138,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear fuel pipes in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2010 138,210 miles

Centre Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2009 136,660 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement and both front steering track rods may req re greaseing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 121,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 103,054 miles

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

rear numberplate lamp lens covers wearing thin and showing a small amount of dull white light to the rear

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 62,373 miles

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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S998 JLJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol 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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S998 JLJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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