Official DVLA Record

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport 4.0L Petrol · S542 APF

S542 APF

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 81,324 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
JEEP WRANGLER 4.0 SPORT
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 21/04/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
81,324 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/04/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
3960cc

S542 APF Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
  • 81,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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S542 APF Mileage History

  1. 22/08/202278,926 mi
  2. 17/04/202481,320 mi+2,394 mi
  3. 23/04/202481,324 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,436 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S542 APF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 20:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (S542 APF) between August 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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