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E8 JKY

1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,560 mi
Last recorded147,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 JKY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 147,560 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 147,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 147,416 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nsr brake is drum has oil on it (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff in put seal is leaking

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 144,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 143,534 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FAILED B.E.T. EMISSIONS TEST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BACKPLATE STAINED

Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,346 miles

EMMISIONS HARD TO GET THROUGH

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 141,539 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,256 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISIONS TEST

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,256 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,556 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,038 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/f uj worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 124,579 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 124,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 124,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside front tyre tread worn

park brake effort close to the legal minimum limit

Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f axle uj worn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 112,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f axle uj worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 103,296 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 103,296 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,663 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,934 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 69,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 66,740 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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E8 JKY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 74,172 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 JKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E8 JKY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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