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R183 BYB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,963 mi
Last recorded89,963 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 BYB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 89,946 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area behind steering box. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

whole underside heavily under-sealed

Fail 9 Jun 2023 87,783 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure wing corroded near catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure wing corroded near catch (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 80,196 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as markerd (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn universal joint as marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn universal joint as marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 73,656 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 68,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2016 68,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Dec 2014 62,272 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 31 Dec 2014 62,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,631 miles

front discs pitted slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,193 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,300 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front discs surface rust

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,494 miles

fuel pipes surface rust

Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,484 miles

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

fuel pipes surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,937 miles

brake pipes greased

long travel at hand brake

rear spring cups at axle rusty

slight play in steering u.j

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,927 miles

both front brake pipes surface rust ( inner wing)

brake pipes have been covered in grease

o/s/r anti rollbar link bushes slight play in them

rear axel is damp

Pass 18 Oct 2005 34,853 miles

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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R183 BYB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R183 BYB, 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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R183 BYB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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