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M16 TUG

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 TUG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,315 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 76,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,205 miles

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

back hubs intermeadiate end float

o/s front brake bind

wipers split

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

back hubs intermeadiate end float

o/s front brake bind

wipers split

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,327 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,584 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 59,584 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 55,505 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2007 50,261 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M16 TUG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M16 TUG, 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 29 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 M16 TUG registered?

M16 TUG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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