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L4 VNP

2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto49,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VNP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,231 miles

underbody as been undersealed

Pass 21 May 2024 73,747 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,933 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 57,439 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,349 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 17,302 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,026 miles

Rear brake fluctuation.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 12,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake fluctuation.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 8,208 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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L4 VNP is a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 VNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L4 VNP is a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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