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R757 EMY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 EMY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,021 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Body Wing damaged

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,557 miles

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

Nearside Front body wing damaged.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 122,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle, at brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle, at brake cylinder end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front body wing damaged.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,450 miles

Nearside Front Body damage

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 120,451 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Flasher lens damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,961 miles

NSF indicator lamp has slight damage

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

NSF indicator lamp has slight damage

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,288 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,969 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

hand brake travel geting long close to excess

nsf bumper and wing damaged

nsf head light aim slightly low

nsf indicator damaged

oil leak

osf head light aim slightly high

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,789 miles

brakes teested by tapley meter

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play in osf steering ball joint

slight weap from steering damper

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,033 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

front inner pads worn

hand brake travel geting long

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,390 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

front pads geting low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,561 miles

both rear tyres and osf tyre perishing very c lose to excess

brake tested by tapley meter

hand brake travel geting long

slight weap from steering damper

Pass 10 Jan 2008 78,739 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel on parking brake level

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,666 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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R757 EMY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R757 EMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R757 EMY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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