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HNZ 1353

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,260 mi
Last recorded76,260 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 1353
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,260 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,613 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brfakes slightly out of balance suggest checking.

where rear and front brake pipes covered in spring stuff unable to fully examine

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

where rear and front brake pipes covered in spring stuff unable to fully examine

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,833 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,692 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 54,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

advise offside and nearside rear of side chrome running bars corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 46,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 46,912 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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HNZ 1353 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,295 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 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNZ 1353, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNZ 1353 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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