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C7 CHX

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto54,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CHX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 77,041 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,878 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 26 Jun 2024 76,878 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,734 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2022 76,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,208 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s wiper split

Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,208 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad becoming worn

both wipers split

minor oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,402 miles

both wipers split

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bush

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,453 miles

Front minor splits on both wiper blades

Nearside Front slight misting of oil around shock absorber

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear minor play in anti roll bar drop link

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,118 miles

various minor oil leaks

very slight play felt in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,940 miles

various slight oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

various slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,853 miles

minor play felt in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link

various minor oil leaks

Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,853 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

minor play felt in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link

various minor oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both rear antiroll bar links

movement in n/s/f axle ball joints

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,344 miles

all four tyres perished

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both rear antiroll bar links

movement in n/s/f axle ball joints

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,841 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play in.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,807 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 25,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?

Based on 4,770 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
2,739
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
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C7 CHX is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 Sahara Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 CHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C7 CHX is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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