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J55 PTK

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,720 mi
Last recorded92,720 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PTK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,720 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 92,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 91,495 miles

Front Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,769 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 89,746 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,343 miles

Transverse idler slight free play

Fail 16 Nov 2021 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Transverse idler slight free play

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,165 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,732 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,711 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,746 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,831 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,706 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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J55 PTK is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J55 PTK, 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 J55 PTK registered?

J55 PTK is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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