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R418 GWC

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,533 mi
Last recorded48,533 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 GWC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,954 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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R418 GWC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R418 GWC, 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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What year was R418 GWC registered?

R418 GWC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R418 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 GWC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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