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FIL 949

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 949
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drum damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rattling from cat

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,316 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both back plates damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 79,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both back plates damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,403 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides ball joints slight play. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides ball joints slight play. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,670 miles

N/S/F and both rear tyres tread getting low

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear brake backing plates damp

N/S/F and both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,738 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 72,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,936 miles

Slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 29 May 2012 67,343 miles

Both wiper blades very poor

Front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Nearside rear footbrake weak.

Nearside rear handbrake weak

Small number plate fitted to rear replaced with full size plate for MOT purpose only

Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,272 miles

Intermittant fault with horn

Intermittant fault with windscreen washers

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 2mm thick

Nearside rear drum damp

Nearside rear footbrake weak

Nearside rear handbrake weak

Two number plates fitted to the rear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,948 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,768 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,347 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 19 Sep 2005

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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FIL 949 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIL 949, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FIL 949 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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