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J9 EPA

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,490 mi
Last recorded40,490 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 EPA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,419 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light is on.

both front headlamp aims borderline high.

exhaust starting to corrode.

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

underside of vehicle soiled.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,416 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light is on.

both front headlamp aims borderline high.

exhaust starting to corrode.

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

underside of vehicle soiled.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,112 miles

Advise movement felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Advise movement in nearside rear wheel nearing

Advise nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,054 miles

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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J9 EPA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J9 EPA, 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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J9 EPA is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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