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J70 CKC

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,927 mi
Last recorded69,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CKC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,927 miles

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

Front both outer cv joints corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,844 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 66,838 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer both universal joints have slight play

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,433 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,546 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 54,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,181 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 47,932 miles

Centre Rear extra stop light inop

Fail 23 May 2016 47,932 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear extra stop light inop

Pass 2 May 2015 47,514 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 47,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 47,023 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 46,255 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 46,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,595 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 45,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,571 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 45,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 41,515 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J70 CKC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 J70 CKC, 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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What year was J70 CKC registered?

J70 CKC is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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