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L7 GPJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GPJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,766 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 76,754 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (steering box mounting) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank guard badly corroded

rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,406 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,260 miles

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

rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,014 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 36,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (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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L7 GPJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 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 L7 GPJ, 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 29 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 L7 GPJ registered?

L7 GPJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is L7 GPJ safe to buy?

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