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FGZ 996

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,524 mi
Last recorded62,524 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 996
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,524 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake ferrule covered in grease

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

Offside Front Brake ferrule covered in grease

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

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 61,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 61,006 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mountings detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Underside heavily covered in waxoyl

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily waxoly

Fail 25 Feb 2020 53,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside heavily waxoly

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,598 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

third brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,248 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,727 miles

steering has slight play at offside wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,325 miles

fuel pipe near tank looking rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,169 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,427 miles

exhaust middle section corrosion

rear brake pipes cover with plastic limited inspection

underbody corrosion various areas chassis and floor

Fail 17 Dec 2011 44,424 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust middle section corrosion

rear brake pipes cover with plastic limited inspection

underbody corrosion various areas chassis and floor

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 22,285 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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FGZ 996 is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGZ 996, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGZ 996 registered?

FGZ 996 is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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