1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 4.0L Petrol · R581 JPF
1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 23/02/1998. Recorded mileage 98,185 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 4.0
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3960cc
R581 JPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 98,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R581 JPF Mileage History
- 23/04/202596,491 mi
- 06/05/202596,499 mi+8 mi
- 16/05/202596,500 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/202698,183 mi+1,683 mi
- 22/05/202698,185 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R581 JPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 (R581 JPF) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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